New Zealand recorded a goods trade surplus of NZD 800m in May, slightly below expectations of NZD 875m, as strong export growth was more than offset by an even larger increase in imports. Goods exports rose NZD 1.4b, or 18% yoy, to NZD 8.9b, while imports climbed NZD 1.7b, or 26% yoy, to NZD 8.1b. […]
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