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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2026 | — | 4480.00 | — |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4714.00 | 3200.00 | +1514.00 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 3324.00 | 3120.00 | +204.00 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 3169.00 | 3700.00 | -531.00 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 3473.00 | 2900.00 | +573.00 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 3304.00 | 4000.00 | -696.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 4157.00 | 3810.00 | +347.00 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 4189.00 | 4250.00 | -61.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 4622.00 | 4100.00 | +522.00 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 4622.00 | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 3999.00 | 1650.00 | +2349.00 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 3731.00 | 3700.00 | +31.00 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 4233.00 | 3800.00 | +433.00 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 3654.00 | 1660.00 | +1994.00 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 2578.00 | 1900.00 | +678.00 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 2103.00 | 2900.00 | -797.00 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 2523.00 | 1260.00 | +1263.00 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1355.00 | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 1334.00 | 2200.00 | -866.00 |
| May 16, 2025 | 2504.00 | 1675.00 | +829.00 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 2109.00 | 1940.00 | +169.00 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1804.00 | 2500.00 | -696.00 |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 2333.00 | 1913.00 | +420.00 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 2424.00 | 1950.00 | +474.00 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 1814.00 | 2410.00 | -596.00 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 2343.00 | 1750.00 | +593.00 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 1812.00 | 2380.00 | -568.00 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 2297.00 | 2350.00 | -53.00 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 2466.00 | 1200.00 | +1266.00 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 1694.00 | 720.00 | +974.00 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 650.00 | 1550.00 | -900.00 |
| May 10, 2024 | 1499.00 | 1500.00 | -1.00 |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 1351.00 | 1525.00 | -174.00 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 1473.00 | 1800.00 | -327.00 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 2040.00 | 1403.00 | +637.00 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 1932.00 | 1100.00 | +832.00 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 1003.00 | 1250.00 | -247.00 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | 1200.00 | 351.00 | +849.00 |
| Oct 16, 2023 | 1047.00 | 975.00 | +72.00 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | 3,308 | 3,324 | +16 |
The latest reading is 1.9 standard deviations above the mean.
