JOHANNESBURG - ⁠South ‌Africa recorded ​a trade deficit ​of 1.79 billion ​rand ($109.43 million) ⁠in May, revenue service ​figures ‌showed on ⁠Tuesday.

Analysts ⁠polled ​by ‌Reuters ⁠had predicted a trade surplus of 12.75 billion ‌rand in May.

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