The seasonally adjusted balance on goods decreased $4,787m in August. • Goods credits (exports) decreased $3,552m (7.8%) driven by Non-monetary gold. • Goods debits (imports) increased $1,235m (3.2%) driven by Consumption goods. {tables} {charts} Rural goods rose $200m (3.1%), driven by Other rural, up $297m (12.3%). {table} Non-rural goods fell $804m (2.5%), driven by Other mineral fuels, down $549m (8.4%). {tables}{charts} Consumption goods rose $700m (5.8%), driven by Non-industrial transport equipment, up $209m (7.1%). {table} Capital goods rose $178m (1.8%), driven by Civil aircraft and confidentialised items, ... (full story)