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 18, 2026 | -7.69 | -6.30 | -1.39 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | -8.24 | -4.70 | -3.54 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | -5.20 | -2.50 | -2.70 |
| May 19, 2026 | -4.40 | -5.60 | +1.20 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | -3.30 | -2.80 | -0.50 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | -4.00 | -6.40 | +2.40 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | -5.57 | -4.90 | -0.67 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | -5.68 | -5.40 | -0.28 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | -4.69 | -6.40 | +1.71 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | -6.00 | -4.10 | -1.90 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | -6.00 | -5.00 | -1.00 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | -4.01 | -2.80 | -1.21 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | -3.59 | -5.80 | +2.21 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | -2.54 | -3.10 | +0.56 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | -3.88 | -5.20 | +1.32 |
| May 19, 2025 | -5.48 | -2.40 | -3.08 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | -3.42 | -5.00 | +1.58 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | -6.19 | -4.30 | -1.89 |
| Feb 17, 2025 | -4.12 | -4.90 | +0.78 |
| Jan 20, 2025 | -5.13 | -4.20 | -0.93 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | -3.93 | -4.20 | +0.27 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | -3.30 | -5.50 | +2.20 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | -4.80 | -3.90 | -0.90 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | -3.20 | -4.20 | +1.00 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | -0.70 | -3.50 | +2.80 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | -2.30 | -3.30 | +1.00 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | -4.70 | -3.50 | -1.20 |
| May 20, 2024 | -2.00 | -1.50 | -0.50 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | -2.40 | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2024 | -3.70 | -3.20 | -0.50 |
| Feb 19, 2024 | -3.40 | -4.50 | +1.10 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | -2.40 | -4.70 | +2.30 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | -5.10 | -4.10 | -1.00 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | -3.80 | -4.90 | +1.10 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | -4.40 | -4.50 | +0.10 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | -4.90 | -3.40 | -1.50 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | -2.36 | -4.31 | +1.95 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | -3.11 | -6.99 | +3.88 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | -4.38 | -1.40 | -2.98 |
| May 18, 2023 | -0.16 | -0.72 | +0.56 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | -2.46 | -4.40 | +1.94 |
| Mar 16, 2023 | -3.96 | -5.60 | +1.64 |
| Feb 16, 2023 | -4.51 | -7.80 | +3.29 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | -3.31 | -7.00 | +3.69 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | -6.85 | -7.20 | +0.35 |
| Nov 17, 2022 | -6.98 | -7.00 | +0.02 |
| Oct 18, 2022 | -7.94 | -6.30 | -1.64 |
| Sep 20, 2022 | -6.56 | -5.80 | -0.76 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | -5.39 | -7.00 | +1.61 |
| Jul 18, 2022 | -4.76 | -6.70 | +1.94 |
