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 11, 2026 | — | 13.50 | — |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 12.46 | 14.50 | -2.04 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 14.31 | 11.70 | +2.61 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 11.01 | 14.90 | -3.89 |
| May 14, 2026 | 14.28 | 11.75 | +2.53 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 5.08 | 8.90 | -3.82 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 6.60 | 7.50 | -0.90 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 10.02 | 9.30 | +0.72 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 6.80 | 13.00 | -6.20 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 11.14 | 11.00 | +0.14 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 13.60 | 12.30 | +1.30 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | 7.47 | 12.00 | -4.53 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 13.17 | 9.00 | +4.17 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 9.26 | 14.20 | -4.94 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 8.72 | 10.50 | -1.78 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 9.04 | 12.90 | -3.86 |
| May 16, 2025 | 11.76 | 12.00 | -0.24 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 10.50 | 9.00 | +1.50 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 7.16 | 4.20 | +2.96 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 5.58 | 7.00 | -1.42 |
| Jan 20, 2025 | 6.02 | 9.50 | -3.48 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 9.10 | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 12.63 | 15.50 | -2.87 |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 9.33 | 8.50 | +0.83 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 8.70 | 10.00 | -1.30 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 11.48 | 10.50 | +0.98 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 12.61 | 12.50 | +0.11 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 10.66 | 20.00 | -9.34 |
| May 15, 2024 | 18.81 | 12.25 | +6.56 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | 7.65 | 5.00 | +2.65 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 7.84 | 9.00 | -1.16 |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 10.22 | 12.70 | -2.48 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 8.68 | 8.50 | +0.18 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | 9.43 | 16.00 | -6.57 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | 15.29 | 12.55 | +2.74 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 11.00 | 8.00 | +3.00 |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 5.49 | 7.10 | -1.61 |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 8.41 | 6.40 | +2.01 |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 10.42 | 8.40 | +2.02 |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 21.17 | 23.50 | -2.33 |
| Feb 11, 2022 | 26.72 | 23.00 | +3.72 |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 21.06 | 19.50 | +1.56 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 19.78 | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2021 | 20.00 | 24.50 | -4.50 |
| Oct 12, 2021 | 17.11 | 19.50 | -2.39 |
| Sep 10, 2021 | 23.19 | 17.00 | +6.19 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | 14.2 | 14.3 | +0.16 ↑ |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 11.4 | 11.0 | -0.42 ↓ |
| May 14, 2026 | 14.0 | 14.3 | +0.31 ↑ |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 5.35 | 5.08 | -0.27 ↓ |
