- Exports contracted by 1.1% YoY in May as against 1.7% growth in April
- Imports grew at a slower pace of 7% YoY in May vs. prior reading of 11% YoY
- Trade deficit widened to USD 20.1 bn in May from USD 17.8 bn in the previous month
- Trade deficit likely to narrow in the coming months on lower global commodity prices and government measures to lower gold imports