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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | — | -1200.00 | — |
| Sep 24, 2026 | -1151.10 | -1020.00 | -131.10 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | -1189.64 | -1200.00 | +10.36 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | -1030.96 | -1020.00 | -10.96 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | -1185.93 | — | — |
| May 26, 2026 | -932.45 | -1200.00 | +267.55 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | -1134.16 | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2026 | -836.38 | -650.00 | -186.38 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | -799.23 | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | -1110.90 | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2025 | -989.86 | -980.00 | -9.86 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | -1029.43 | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2025 | -961.73 | -789.00 | -172.73 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | -857.23 | -1103.00 | +245.77 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | -1078.53 | -840.00 | -238.53 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | -844.70 | -746.00 | -98.70 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | -947.80 | — | — |
| May 21, 2025 | -911.10 | -920.00 | +8.90 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | -893.46 | -800.00 | -93.46 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | -764.59 | -850.00 | +85.41 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | -901.64 | -900.00 | -1.64 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | -947.32 | -790.00 | -157.32 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | -837.35 | -800.00 | -37.35 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | -887.62 | -700.00 | -187.62 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | -718.85 | -684.00 | -34.85 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | -785.28 | -780.00 | -5.28 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | -768.85 | -680.00 | -88.85 |
| Jul 20, 2024 | -707.02 | -704.00 | -3.02 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | -831.76 | -850.00 | +18.24 |
| May 23, 2024 | -823.84 | -695.00 | -128.84 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | -721.53 | -672.00 | -49.53 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | -770.70 | -690.00 | -80.70 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | -724.97 | -810.00 | +85.03 |
| Jan 29, 2024 | -799.62 | -718.00 | -81.62 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | -817.23 | -850.00 | +32.77 |
| Nov 21, 2023 | -830.94 | -850.00 | +19.06 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | -824.24 | -751.00 | -73.24 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | -820.99 | -770.00 | -50.99 |
| Aug 23, 2023 | -710.21 | -746.00 | +35.79 |
The latest reading is 1.9 standard deviations below the mean.