More money went out of the country in October this year as the country's import increased by $58.4 million totaling to $341.7 million.

The Bureau of Statistics reports that the foreign items bought into the country included vegetable products, beverages, spirits and tobacco, mineral products, chemical and allied products, machinery, mechanical and electrical appliances. These items recorded increases during import compared to the same period last year.

Fiji's major sources of import included Singapore, India, China, Australia and New Zealand.

Meanwhile, domestic export also increased by $98.7 million recording a total export of $147.7 million in October.

Export to Japan was up to $10.6 million due to increased demand in fresh fish and wood chips with gold export to Australia also increasing from $3.6 million to $16.5million.

However, decrease in sugar export was recorded to the United Kingdom while a decrease in fresh fish and mineral water was also noted to the USA in October this year and a down in export of uncooked pasta was also recorded to New Zealand.

Re-exports totaled $48.9 million.