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Government has released the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position for the third quarter of 2023

The 2023 Q2 Balance of Payments and International Investment Position publication was prepared by the Department of Statistics

Food, beverages and tobacco was the largest commodity group as it comprised 21 per cent of total imports at $256 million

The surplus on Bermuda’s primary income account fell by $43 million to $564 million, due mainly to a decrease in investment income

The decrease in the surplus balance reflects declines in the business services account and transportation account balance

The third quarter trade surplus was up $41 million from the same period a year ago

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