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 25, 2026 | -4.90 | -46.20 | +41.30 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | -52.00 | -45.00 | -7.00 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | -44.20 | -32.50 | -11.70 |
| May 28, 2026 | -29.50 | -46.00 | +16.50 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | -89.10 | -43.00 | -46.10 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | -64.20 | -16.00 | -48.20 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | -14.10 | -2.00 | -12.10 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | -63.30 | -35.00 | -28.30 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | -48.50 | -43.00 | -5.50 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | -39.90 | -34.00 | -5.90 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | -50.20 | -17.00 | -33.20 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | -25.40 | -38.00 | +12.60 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | -34.10 | -26.00 | -8.10 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | -58.90 | -29.00 | -29.90 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | -27.30 | -18.00 | -9.30 |
| May 26, 2025 | -16.00 | -22.00 | +6.00 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | -45.40 | -38.00 | -7.40 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | -36.30 | 43.00 | -79.30 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 2.10 | 7.00 | -4.90 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | -34.50 | -68.00 | +33.50 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | -43.40 | -29.50 | -13.90 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | -31.00 | -21.00 | -10.00 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | -53.20 | -70.00 | +16.80 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | -33.10 | -22.00 | -11.10 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | -21.80 | -35.70 | +13.90 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | -55.70 | -40.00 | -15.70 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | -12.00 | -15.00 | +3.00 |
| May 27, 2024 | -10.00 | -40.00 | +30.00 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | -45.00 | -22.00 | -23.00 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | -41.70 | -29.00 | -12.70 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 3.60 | -54.00 | +57.60 |
| Jan 25, 2024 | -59.90 | -57.00 | -2.90 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | -27.90 | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2023 | -25.80 | -50.00 | +24.20 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | -64.60 | -31.00 | -33.60 |
| Sep 26, 2023 | -25.60 | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2023 | -30.00 | -32.70 | +2.70 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | -56.60 | -42.40 | -14.20 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | -26.40 | -32.60 | +6.20 |
| May 29, 2023 | -36.60 | -25.70 | -10.90 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | -40.60 | -21.00 | -19.60 |
| Mar 27, 2023 | -45.40 | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2023 | -25.37 | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2023 | -51.60 | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2022 | -27.10 | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2022 | -20.90 | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2022 | -44.90 | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2022 | -13.30 | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2022 | -27.60 | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2022 | -68.50 | — | — |
