-_Australia's merchandise (goods)....>

AUSTRALIA DATA: -_Australia's merchandise (goods) exports rose $8 billion or 29

per cent in March 2020, according to the latest ABS preliminary international

trade figures.

- Among the key movers were exports of iron ore to China, Australia's largest

trading partner, which increased significantly following declines in January and

February.

- There were also large increases in the value of exports of coal, gas and

petroleum, and strong exports of non-monetary gold, particularly to Hong Kong

and the United Kingdom.

- The value of goods imported also increased in March 2020, up 10 per cent on

February 2020, due to increases in the value of imports of non-monetary gold,

aircraft and consumer electronics such as laptop computers and mobile phones.