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 17, 2026 | — | -1.30 | — |
| Aug 20, 2026 | -1.95 | -0.17 | -1.77 |
| Jul 19, 2026 | -0.24 | 0.25 | -0.49 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 0.58 | 0.88 | -0.30 |
| May 20, 2026 | 1.60 | 0.98 | +0.62 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 0.43 | 0.17 | +0.26 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | -0.26 | -0.74 | +0.48 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | -0.52 | -0.74 | +0.23 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 0.05 | 0.03 | +0.02 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | -0.16 | -1.18 | +1.01 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | -1.54 | -0.95 | -0.59 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | -1.35 | -1.70 | +0.34 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | -1.19 | -0.75 | -0.44 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | -0.58 | 0.07 | -0.65 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 0.14 | 1.03 | -0.89 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 1.24 | 1.06 | +0.18 |
| May 20, 2025 | 1.43 | 0.50 | +0.93 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 0.97 | 0.09 | +0.89 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 0.51 | -0.23 | +0.74 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | -0.49 | 0.23 | -0.71 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 0.22 | -1.36 | +1.58 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | -0.44 | -1.95 | +1.51 |
| Nov 24, 2024 | -1.54 | -2.00 | +0.46 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | -2.11 | -1.00 | -1.11 |
| Sep 22, 2024 | -2.20 | -0.15 | -2.05 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | -0.96 | 0.33 | -1.29 |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 0.70 | 0.29 | +0.40 |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 0.20 | 0.15 | +0.05 |
| May 23, 2024 | 0.09 | 0.70 | -0.61 |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 0.59 | -0.51 | +1.09 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | -0.22 | -0.80 | +0.58 |
| Feb 21, 2024 | -0.98 | -0.20 | -0.78 |
| Jan 28, 2024 | -0.32 | -0.60 | +0.28 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | -1.23 | -1.40 | +0.17 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | -1.71 | -1.15 | -0.56 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | -2.33 | -2.50 | +0.17 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | -2.29 | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2023 | -1.11 | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 0.01 | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 0.05 | -0.35 | +0.40 |
| May 18, 2023 | 0.43 | -0.23 | +0.66 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | -1.27 | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2023 | -0.71 | -1.45 | +0.74 |
| Feb 21, 2023 | -1.95 | -1.41 | -0.55 |
| Jan 29, 2023 | -0.47 | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2022 | -1.86 | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2022 | -2.13 | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2022 | -1.61 | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2022 | -2.45 | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2022 | -1.09 | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2022 | -0.70 | — | — |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2026 | 0.02 | -0.24 | -0.26 ↓ |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 0.80 | 0.58 | -0.22 ↓ |
| May 20, 2026 | 1.92 | 1.60 | -0.32 ↓ |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 0.70 | 0.43 | -0.27 ↓ |
