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 9, 2026 | — | -3.20 | — |
| Aug 10, 2026 | -2.96 | -2.80 | -0.16 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | -2.60 | -3.20 | +0.60 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | -3.10 | -3.20 | +0.10 |
| May 11, 2026 | -2.96 | -2.80 | -0.16 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | -2.42 | -2.50 | +0.08 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | -2.33 | -2.20 | -0.13 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | -2.69 | -4.40 | +1.71 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | -2.26 | -2.80 | +0.54 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | -3.00 | -2.80 | -0.21 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | -2.48 | -2.70 | +0.22 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | -2.60 | -2.50 | -0.10 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | -2.64 | -2.50 | -0.14 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | -2.37 | -2.60 | +0.23 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | -2.73 | -2.88 | +0.15 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | -3.14 | -2.75 | -0.39 |
| May 12, 2025 | -2.84 | -2.60 | -0.24 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | -2.87 | -2.90 | +0.03 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | -2.74 | -2.00 | -0.74 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | -3.34 | -2.40 | -0.94 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | -2.84 | -3.90 | +1.06 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | -3.72 | -2.80 | -0.92 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | -2.57 | -2.50 | -0.07 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | -2.88 | -3.10 | +0.22 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | -2.95 | -2.70 | -0.25 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | -2.78 | -3.00 | +0.22 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | -2.97 | -2.80 | -0.17 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | -2.67 | -2.20 | -0.47 |
| May 10, 2024 | -2.55 | -2.20 | -0.35 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | -2.17 | -1.70 | -0.47 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | -1.96 | -2.90 | +0.94 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | -3.43 | -2.60 | -0.83 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | -2.36 | -2.30 | -0.06 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | -2.80 | -2.30 | -0.50 |
| Nov 9, 2023 | -2.15 | -2.60 | +0.45 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | -2.63 | -2.50 | -0.13 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | -2.62 | -2.60 | +0.02 ↑ |
| Jun 9, 2026 | -3.08 | -3.10 | -0.02 ↓ |
| May 11, 2026 | -2.93 | -2.96 | -0.03 ↓ |
| Apr 9, 2026 | -2.41 | -2.42 | -0.01 ↓ |
