Terms of trade adjustment in Argentina
Argentina: Terms of trade adjustment was 59.64 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
59.64 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 22.1%
World rank
45th
of 178 countries
All-time high
59.64 billion constant LCU
in 2025
All-time low
-10.96 billion constant LCU
in 2002
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Argentina, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, terms of trade adjustment in Argentina stood at 59.64 billion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 22.1% on the previous year and up 138.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Argentina peaked at 59.64 billion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, -10.96 billion constant LCU, in 2002.
That places Argentina 45th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Argentina, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.44 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 7.27 billion constant LCU | +111.2% |
| 1962 | -5.82 billion constant LCU | -180.1% |
| 1963 | -1.19 billion constant LCU | -79.5% |
| 1964 | 2.63 billion constant LCU | -320.8% |
| 1965 | 9.39 billion constant LCU | +256.3% |
| 1966 | 2.62 billion constant LCU | -72.1% |
| 1967 | 5.04 billion constant LCU | +92.7% |
| 1968 | 3.45 billion constant LCU | -31.7% |
| 1969 | 929.09 million constant LCU | -73.0% |
| 1970 | -92.95 million constant LCU | -110.0% |
| 1971 | -855.30 million constant LCU | +820.2% |
| 1972 | 457.34 million constant LCU | -153.5% |
| 1973 | 2.51 billion constant LCU | +449.0% |
| 1974 | -516.30 million constant LCU | -120.6% |
| 1975 | -532.19 million constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 1976 | -1.74 billion constant LCU | +226.8% |
| 1977 | -4.70 billion constant LCU | +170.0% |
| 1978 | -5.14 billion constant LCU | +9.5% |
| 1979 | -2.51 billion constant LCU | -51.2% |
| 1980 | 2.43 billion constant LCU | -196.8% |
| 1981 | 4.25 billion constant LCU | +74.9% |
| 1982 | -2.37 billion constant LCU | -155.8% |
| 1983 | -1.78 billion constant LCU | -25.0% |
| 1984 | 1.23 billion constant LCU | -169.2% |
| 1985 | -3.28 billion constant LCU | -366.1% |
| 1986 | -5.91 billion constant LCU | +80.2% |
| 1987 | -7.63 billion constant LCU | +29.2% |
| 1988 | -5.12 billion constant LCU | -32.9% |
| 1989 | -5.31 billion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 1990 | -9.04 billion constant LCU | +70.3% |
| 1991 | -6.54 billion constant LCU | -27.6% |
| 1992 | -3.34 billion constant LCU | -48.9% |
| 1993 | -3.04 billion constant LCU | -9.2% |
| 1994 | -3.20 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 1995 | -4.28 billion constant LCU | +34.0% |
| 1996 | 468.35 million constant LCU | -110.9% |
| 1997 | -59.99 million constant LCU | -112.8% |
| 1998 | -4.33 billion constant LCU | +7110.0% |
| 1999 | -8.78 billion constant LCU | +103.0% |
| 2000 | -2.17 billion constant LCU | -75.2% |
| 2001 | -2.25 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2002 | -10.96 billion constant LCU | +387.8% |
| 2003 | -4.23 billion constant LCU | -61.4% |
| 2004 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2005 | -3.43 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2006 | 1.14 billion constant LCU | -133.2% |
| 2007 | 6.72 billion constant LCU | +489.7% |
| 2008 | 21.49 billion constant LCU | +220.0% |
| 2009 | 20.99 billion constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 30.81 billion constant LCU | +46.8% |
| 2011 | 50.03 billion constant LCU | +62.4% |
| 2012 | 53.15 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 39.45 billion constant LCU | -25.8% |
| 2014 | 34.19 billion constant LCU | -13.3% |
| 2015 | 25.04 billion constant LCU | -26.8% |
| 2016 | 29.91 billion constant LCU | +19.4% |
| 2017 | 28.67 billion constant LCU | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 35.15 billion constant LCU | +22.6% |
| 2019 | 42.80 billion constant LCU | +21.8% |
| 2020 | 36.11 billion constant LCU | -15.6% |
| 2021 | 53.37 billion constant LCU | +47.8% |
| 2022 | 54.58 billion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 45.47 billion constant LCU | -16.7% |
| 2024 | 48.84 billion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 2025 | 59.64 billion constant LCU | +22.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.77 billion constant LCU | -5.82 billion constant LCU | 9.39 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.31 billion constant LCU | -5.14 billion constant LCU | 2.51 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.35 billion constant LCU | -7.63 billion constant LCU | 4.25 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -4.21 billion constant LCU | -9.04 billion constant LCU | 468.35 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.73 billion constant LCU | -10.96 billion constant LCU | 21.49 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.92 billion constant LCU | 25.04 billion constant LCU | 53.15 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.67 billion constant LCU | 36.11 billion constant LCU | 59.64 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Argentina
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.73 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 47.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1,049 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 15.63 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 3.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7381 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 10,997 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 3.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 0.8895 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Argentina?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Argentina was 59.64 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 59.64 billion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.96 billion constant LCU in 2002.
- How does Argentina rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Argentina ranks 45th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.