The external current account recorded a larger surplus in January 2026, compared with recent months as well as January 2025. This follows the estimated surplus of US$ 1.7 billion (provisional) in 2025 and indicates continued improvement in external sector performance. .
The merchandise trade deficit narrowed on a year-on-year basis in January 2026, as export growth exceeded the growth in imports.
Published Date:
Friday, February 27, 2026