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 | — | 11.00 | — |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 10.72 | 12.00 | -1.28 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 13.82 | 6.00 | +7.82 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 5.57 | 7.00 | -1.43 |
| May 18, 2026 | 13.07 | 8.90 | +4.17 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 11.12 | 9.50 | +1.62 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 4.55 | 9.50 | -4.95 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 12.53 | 2.00 | +10.53 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 2.21 | 6.90 | -4.70 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 7.67 | 7.80 | -0.13 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 7.25 | 5.20 | +2.05 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 5.95 | 5.70 | +0.25 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 5.08 | 6.70 | -1.62 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 6.30 | 7.40 | -1.10 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 9.71 | 3.50 | +6.21 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 7.24 | 7.00 | +0.24 |
| May 16, 2025 | 14.20 | 5.00 | +9.20 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 5.24 | 5.30 | -0.06 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 6.16 | 2.70 | +3.46 |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 2.93 | 4.50 | -1.57 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 3.85 | 3.60 | +0.25 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 6.52 | 3.90 | +2.62 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | 4.41 | 6.00 | -1.59 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 5.25 | 8.00 | -2.75 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 5.90 | 3.83 | +2.07 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 6.49 | 3.90 | +2.59 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 3.08 | 6.40 | -3.32 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 4.56 | 4.50 | +0.06 |
| May 17, 2024 | 4.53 | 4.45 | +0.08 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 4.66 | 7.30 | -2.64 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 5.97 | 6.90 | -0.93 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | 7.56 | 8.00 | -0.44 |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 7.78 | 6.50 | +1.28 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 6.27 | 6.90 | -0.63 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | 6.52 | 5.00 | +1.52 |
| Oct 17, 2023 | 4.94 | 7.00 | -2.06 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 3.58 | 5.79 | -2.20 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 6.49 | 5.90 | +0.59 |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 5.79 | 6.00 | -0.21 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 5.49 | 4.20 | +1.29 |
| May 17, 2023 | 4.71 | 5.80 | -1.09 |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 6.17 | 4.00 | +2.17 |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 6.71 | 5.70 | +1.01 |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 6.30 | 4.90 | +1.40 |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 5.37 | 2.90 | +2.47 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 3.05 | 3.80 | -0.75 |
| Nov 17, 2022 | 4.07 | 4.50 | -0.43 |
| Oct 17, 2022 | 5.75 | 3.50 | +2.25 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 3.75 | 3.90 | -0.15 |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 3.48 | 3.80 | -0.32 |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 4.49 | 10.00 | -5.51 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 5.57 | 5.57 | 0 ↓ |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 11.2 | 11.1 | -0.10 ↓ |
