Financial News: Australia Trade Deficit Biggest Since 2015

Australia Trade Deficit Biggest Since 2015

07/02/2026 - 03:00:00 (RTTNews)

(RTTNews) - Australia's trade deficit widened to its highest level since 2015 in May, data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed Thursday.

The trade balance posted a deficit of A$3.02 billion compared to a surplus of A$1.38 billion in April. This was the biggest shortfall since 2015.

This was the second seasonally adjusted trade deficit in 2026. Exports dropped 6.9 percent driven by non-monetary gold and metal ores and minerals. Meanwhile, imports increased 2.6 percent on higher non-industrial transport equipment and civil aircraft and confidentialised items, the statistical office said.

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