Random article: Balance of Trade (BOT)
Balance of Trade (BOT) - is a fundamental indicator expressed as the difference between prices for exported and imported goods. Trade balance is the quantity index shown for a certain period of time (year, quarter, month), during which settlement for all foreign trade operations is conducted. Trading balance can be positive (active) and negative (passive). If the sum amount of prices of all exported goods exceeds the sum amount of prices of all imported goods, the balance is considered positive. If, on the contrary, sum amount of imported goods exceeds sum amount of exported, the balance is considered negative.