Key facts: This release refers to trade in goods only. In April 2024, compared with April 2023: • goods exports fell by $174 million (2.6 percent), to $6.4 billion • goods imports fell by $44 million (0.7 percent), to $6.3 billion • the monthly trade balance was a surplus of $91 million. {charts} Exports: Goods exports fell by $174 million (2.6 percent) in April 2024 (to $6.4 billion), compared with April 2023. Milk powder, butter, and cheese leads exports fall: Milk powder, butter, and cheese fell $232 million (12 percent), to $1.7 billion. {table} Other dairy-based products including infant formula fell while ... (full story)