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 28, 2026 | -5.97 | -4.40 | -1.57 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | -5.50 | -4.40 | -1.10 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | -5.48 | -5.75 | +0.27 |
| May 29, 2026 | -6.43 | -3.00 | -3.43 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | -5.03 | -4.10 | -0.93 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | -4.01 | -3.80 | -0.21 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | -4.05 | -3.80 | -0.25 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | -3.52 | -4.30 | +0.77 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | -3.51 | -5.10 | +1.59 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | -3.83 | -4.70 | +0.87 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | -4.35 | -5.00 | +0.65 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | -3.54 | -3.80 | +0.26 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | -4.04 | -3.97 | -0.07 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | -3.95 | -3.80 | -0.15 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | -3.29 | -4.00 | +0.71 |
| May 30, 2025 | -3.50 | -5.20 | +1.71 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | -4.13 | -3.30 | -0.83 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | -3.15 | -4.10 | +0.94 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | -5.09 | -4.40 | -0.69 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | -4.13 | -4.10 | -0.04 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | -4.77 | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2024 | -5.80 | -4.20 | -1.60 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | -5.09 | -3.80 | -1.29 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | -4.38 | -4.70 | +0.33 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | -4.87 | -4.60 | -0.27 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | -4.30 | -3.90 | -0.40 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | -4.60 | -4.50 | -0.10 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | -4.76 | -3.00 | -1.76 |
| May 8, 2024 | -3.18 | -4.50 | +1.32 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | -3.65 | -4.90 | +1.25 |
| Mar 12, 2024 | -4.22 | -3.80 | -0.42 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | -4.01 | -3.40 | -0.61 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | -4.69 | -3.40 | -1.29 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | -4.17 | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2023 | -3.51 | -4.10 | +0.59 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | -4.13 | -3.80 | -0.33 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | -4.20 | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2023 | -3.92 | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2023 | -4.40 | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2023 | -4.53 | — | — |
| May 9, 2023 | -4.93 | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2023 | -3.88 | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2023 | -5.74 | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2023 | -4.60 | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2023 | -3.68 | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2022 | -3.31 | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2022 | -4.82 | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2022 | -6.00 | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2022 | -5.93 | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2022 | -5.84 | — | — |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | -4.94 | -5.50 | -0.56 ↓ |
| Jun 30, 2026 | -5.48 | -5.48 | 0 ↓ |
| May 29, 2026 | -5.96 | -6.43 | -0.46 ↓ |
| Apr 30, 2026 | -4.51 | -5.03 | -0.51 ↓ |
| Mar 27, 2026 | -3,683 | -4.01 | +3,679 ↑ |
