Key facts: This release refers to trade in goods only. In March 2024, compared with March 2023: • goods exports rose by $240 million (3.8 percent), to $6.5 billion • goods imports fell by $1.9 billion (25 percent), to $5.9 billion • the monthly trade balance was a surplus of $588 million. {charts} Exports Goods exports rose by $240 million (3.8 percent) in March 2024 (to $6.5 billion), compared with March 2023. Fruit leads exports rise Fruit rose $170 million (74 percent) to $399 million. This was led by kiwifruit, which rose $141 million (125 percent) to $253 million, and fresh apples, which rose $26 million (27 ... (full story)