The current account recorded a marginal surplus in December 2025. Monthly current account surpluses were recorded in most months in 2025. As a result, the current account is estimated to have recorded a surplus of US$ 1.7 billion (provisional) in 2025.
The merchandise trade deficit widened on a year-on-year basis in December 2025. Further, the cumulative trade deficit widened to around US$ 7.9 billion in 2025 compared to 2024, despite export earnings recording a historically high level in 2025.
Published Date:
Friday, January 30, 2026