SA exports decrease against national trend

Submitted 11/08/2009

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Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal a decrease in local exports.

International trade figures indicate a decrease in exports, while imports remained virturally unchanged for South Australia in June.

South Australian exports went against the national trend and decreased by 19 per cent for the month.

The national deficit on goods and services for June was $441 million (seasonlly adjusted), from a revised $737 million deficit in May.