Australian trade balance data for April 2025

5413mn surplus

  • expected 6000mn, prior 6900mn

Exports -2.4% m/m

  • prior +7.6%

Imports +1.1%

  • prior -2.2%

In March Australian exports jumped ahead of tariffs, and April numbers show a 'give back' fall. Gold exports pulled back from record highs in March.

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Other data showed Australian Household Spending in April jumped 3.7% y/y

  • expected 3.6%, prior 3.5%
  • +0.1% m/m (prior -0.1%)
Source: Forex Live