The Balance of Trade is the difference between the monetary value of a nation's exports and imports over a specific period. A positive balance is known as a trade surplus, while a negative balance is a trade deficit. It is a major component of the current account and provides insights into a country's economic relationship with the rest of the world.
The figure is calculated by subtracting the total value of imported goods and services from the total value of exported goods and services. The data is collected from customs records and adjusted for seasonal factors.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | -2.54 | -0.80 | -1.74 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | -1.59 | -0.40 | -1.19 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | -2.11 | -0.70 | -1.41 |
| May 19, 2026 | -0.84 | -1.30 | +0.46 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | -1.53 | -1.50 | -0.03 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | -1.65 | -1.30 | -0.35 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | -1.51 | -1.70 | +0.19 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | -1.87 | -2.00 | +0.13 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | -2.28 | -2.20 | -0.08 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | -1.51 | -1.90 | +0.39 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | -2.01 | -2.90 | +0.89 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | -2.05 | -1.70 | -0.35 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | -1.38 | -1.30 | -0.08 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | -1.78 | -1.40 | -0.38 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | -1.67 | -1.70 | +0.03 |
| May 19, 2025 | -1.21 | -1.60 | +0.40 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | -1.55 | -1.40 | -0.15 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | -1.28 | -1.40 | +0.12 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | -1.18 | -1.70 | +0.52 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | -1.75 | -1.20 | -0.55 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | -1.42 | -0.50 | -0.92 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | -1.03 | -1.40 | +0.37 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | -1.69 | -0.80 | -0.89 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | -0.96 | -0.70 | -0.26 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | -0.84 | -1.50 | +0.66 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | -1.09 | -1.10 | +0.01 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | -1.43 | -0.85 | -0.59 |
| May 21, 2024 | -0.93 | -1.30 | +0.37 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | -1.01 | -0.95 | -0.06 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | -1.21 | -0.65 | -0.56 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | -0.55 | -0.92 | +0.37 |
| Jan 22, 2024 | -1.01 | -1.00 | -0.01 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | -1.22 | -0.76 | -0.46 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | -0.82 | -0.90 | +0.08 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | -1.06 | -0.80 | -0.26 |
| Sep 19, 2023 | -0.60 | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2023 | -1.00 | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2023 | -0.90 | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2023 | -1.20 | — | — |
| May 16, 2023 | -1.40 | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2023 | -0.90 | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2023 | -1.80 | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2023 | -1.40 | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2023 | -1.50 | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2022 | -1.90 | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2022 | -1.90 | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2022 | -2.70 | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2022 | -1.00 | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2022 | -0.80 | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2022 | -2.30 | — | — |
