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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | — | -1150.00 | — |
| Sep 21, 2026 | -809.90 | 895.00 | -1704.90 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | -951.60 | -930.00 | -21.60 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | -893.70 | -1150.00 | +256.30 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | -930.80 | -820.00 | -110.80 |
| May 19, 2026 | -765.60 | -940.00 | +174.40 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | -924.90 | -1150.00 | +225.10 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | -790.60 | -910.00 | +119.40 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | -649.10 | -850.00 | +200.90 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | -1174.80 | -650.00 | -524.80 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | -675.30 | -740.00 | +64.70 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | -775.40 | -700.00 | -75.40 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | -737.30 | -670.00 | -67.30 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | -752.40 | -900.00 | +147.60 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | -854.20 | -700.00 | -154.20 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | -732.80 | -670.00 | -62.80 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | -762.10 | -750.00 | -12.10 |
| May 19, 2025 | -782.50 | -810.00 | +27.50 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | -836.80 | -710.00 | -126.80 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | -671.90 | -1300.00 | +628.10 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | -1200.40 | -1700.00 | +499.60 |
| Jan 20, 2025 | -1100.20 | -1150.00 | +49.80 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | -890.30 | -730.00 | -160.30 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | -756.00 | -725.00 | -31.00 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | -709.20 | -880.00 | +170.80 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | -702.70 | -710.00 | +7.30 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | -737.80 | -690.00 | -47.80 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | -631.60 | -780.00 | +148.40 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | -754.60 | -830.00 | +75.40 |
| May 13, 2024 | -923.90 | -590.00 | -333.90 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | -622.50 | -850.00 | +227.50 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | -642.10 | -615.00 | -27.10 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | -663.40 | -800.00 | +136.60 |
| Jan 15, 2024 | -789.60 | -920.00 | +130.40 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | -748.20 | -800.00 | +51.80 |
| Oct 13, 2023 | -722.40 | -535.00 | -187.40 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | -909.1 | -951.6 | -42.5 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | -854.5 | -893.7 | -39.2 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | -894.9 | -930.8 | -35.9 |
| May 19, 2026 | -764.7 | -765.6 | -0.90 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | -895.3 | -924.9 | -29.6 |
The latest reading is within its usual range, less than one standard deviation from the mean.
