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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | 14.40 | — |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 8.60 | -2.20 | +10.80 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | -7.80 | -1.60 | -6.20 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | -1.20 | 7.80 | -9.00 |
| May 19, 2026 | 4.90 | 5.40 | -0.50 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 11.10 | 11.70 | -0.60 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | -1.90 | 12.80 | -14.70 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 12.60 | 12.00 | +0.60 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 9.90 | 15.20 | -5.30 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 18.40 | 14.10 | +4.30 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 19.40 | 8.00 | +11.40 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 1.00 | 6.90 | -5.90 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 12.40 | 11.70 | +0.70 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 7.00 | 13.00 | -6.00 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 16.20 | 13.00 | +3.20 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 9.90 | 18.20 | -8.30 |
| May 16, 2025 | 36.80 | 17.50 | +19.30 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 24.00 | 15.10 | +8.90 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 1.00 | 14.00 | -13.00 |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 15.50 | 14.40 | +1.10 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 16.40 | 8.50 | +7.90 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 6.80 | 11.70 | -4.90 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | 12.50 | 7.90 | +4.60 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 4.60 | 17.80 | -13.20 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 21.20 | 14.90 | +6.30 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 22.30 | 13.30 | +9.00 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 13.90 | 18.00 | -4.10 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 15.00 | 20.00 | -5.00 |
| May 21, 2024 | 24.10 | 19.90 | +4.20 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 23.60 | 17.90 | +5.70 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 11.40 | 20.00 | -8.60 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 16.80 | 21.50 | -4.70 |
| Jan 15, 2024 | 20.30 | 11.20 | +9.10 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 11.10 | 14.00 | -2.90 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | 10.00 | 22.30 | -12.30 |
| Oct 16, 2023 | 6.70 | 12.50 | -5.80 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | 6.50 | 20.00 | -13.50 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 23.00 | 18.30 | +4.70 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | -0.30 | -7.60 | +7.30 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | -11.70 | 21.50 | -33.20 |
| May 16, 2023 | 25.60 | -12.70 | +38.30 |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 4.60 | -11.90 | +16.50 |
| Mar 20, 2023 | -30.60 | -28.50 | -2.10 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | -8.80 | -12.50 | +3.70 |
| Jan 13, 2023 | -11.70 | -21.10 | +9.40 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | -26.50 | -41.20 | +14.70 |
| Nov 15, 2022 | -34.40 | -44.50 | +10.10 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | -50.90 | -37.00 | -13.90 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | -34.00 | -26.20 | -7.80 |
| Aug 16, 2022 | -24.60 | -20.00 | -4.60 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | -26.30 | -31.70 | +5.40 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | -7.80 | -7.80 | 0 ↓ |
| Jun 15, 2026 | -1 | -1.20 | -0.20 ↓ |
| May 19, 2026 | 7.80 | 4.90 | -2.90 ↓ |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 11.5 | 11.1 | -0.40 ↓ |
