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 20, 2026 | 22.50 | 17.50 | +5.00 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 15.80 | 42.00 | -26.20 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 39.90 | 23.20 | +16.70 |
| May 20, 2026 | 29.20 | 16.60 | +12.60 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 24.50 | 15.00 | +9.50 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 16.70 | 20.80 | -4.10 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 21.40 | 10.10 | +11.30 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 19.30 | 12.20 | +7.10 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 6.10 | 17.20 | -11.10 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 19.00 | 16.40 | +2.60 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 19.90 | 16.80 | +3.10 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 16.10 | 10.00 | +6.10 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 15.00 | 5.70 | +9.30 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 8.60 | 10.40 | -1.80 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 0.80 | 6.40 | -5.60 |
| May 20, 2025 | 5.20 | 14.70 | -9.50 |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 24.70 | 13.00 | +11.70 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 12.60 | 9.70 | +2.90 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 3.60 | 14.10 | -10.50 |
| Jan 20, 2025 | 19.20 | 16.60 | +2.60 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 15.29 | 9.10 | +6.19 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 12.00 | 9.60 | +2.40 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 13.20 | 9.50 | +3.70 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 5.70 | 10.40 | -4.70 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 6.40 | 12.00 | -5.60 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 14.30 | 14.80 | -0.50 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 10.10 | 9.10 | +1.00 |
| May 20, 2024 | 7.70 | 11.70 | -4.00 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | 12.80 | 13.00 | -0.20 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 10.90 | 12.40 | -1.50 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 10.10 | 13.70 | -3.60 |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 11.80 | 18.10 | -6.30 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | 12.40 | 17.20 | -4.80 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 12.90 | 20.80 | -7.90 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | 24.50 | 22.70 | +1.80 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 14.9 | 15.8 | +0.90 ↑ |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 40.4 | 39.9 | -0.50 ↓ |
| May 20, 2026 | 28.8 | 29.2 | +0.40 ↑ |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 24.6 | 24.5 | -0.10 ↓ |
