Australia August 2025 Trade Balance: Unexpected Surplus

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the August 2025 goods and services trade balance on October 2, 2025. The reported figure was AUD 1.825 billion, compared to a forecast of AUD 6.2 billion and a previous value of AUD 7.31 billion.Definition: The trade balance measures the difference between a country’s total exports and total imports over a specified period. When exports exceed imports, the result is termed a “surplus”; conversely, a “deficit” occurs when imports surpass exports. In terms of market impact, a reported value above expectations is typically supportive for the Australian dollar.This indicator carries a moderate importance level (2). The calculation is based on the value difference between goods and services imported and exported during the reference month. The data is released monthly, with the next publication scheduled for November 6, 2025.

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