The seasonally adjusted balance on goods and services surplus decreased $2,021m to $5,574m in March. Goods and services credits (exports) fell $681m (2%) to $38,274m. Goods and services debits (imports) rose $1,340m (4%) to $32,700m. In seasonally adjusted terms, the balance on goods and services was a surplus of $5,574m in March 2021, a decrease of $2,021m on the surplus in February 2021. Rural goods fell $28m, driven by cereal grains and cereal preparations which fell from record high exports in February. Non-rural goods rose $156m, mostly driven by metal ores and minerals. Consumption goods rose $147m, led by ... (full story)