Terms of trade adjustment in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Terms of trade adjustment was 39,501 constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
39,501 constant LCU
Change on year
up 89,531.6%
World rank
98th
of 178 countries
All-time high
710.78 billion constant LCU
in 1970
All-time low
-105.38 billion constant LCU
in 2014
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Bangladesh, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded 39,501 constant LCU for terms of trade adjustment in 2025.
The figure is up 89,531.6% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Bangladesh peaked at 710.78 billion constant LCU in 1970 and was at its lowest, -105.38 billion constant LCU, in 2014.
That places Bangladesh 98th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 456.49 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 535.06 billion constant LCU | +17.2% |
| 1962 | 564.69 billion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 1963 | 565.90 billion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 1964 | 540.25 billion constant LCU | -4.5% |
| 1965 | 552.89 billion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 1966 | 648.92 billion constant LCU | +17.4% |
| 1967 | 704.34 billion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 1968 | 637.53 billion constant LCU | -9.5% |
| 1969 | 670.65 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 1970 | 710.78 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 1971 | 488.80 billion constant LCU | -31.2% |
| 1972 | 339.66 billion constant LCU | -30.5% |
| 1973 | 164.97 billion constant LCU | -51.4% |
| 1974 | 39.15 billion constant LCU | -76.3% |
| 1975 | 19.73 billion constant LCU | -49.6% |
| 1976 | 4.87 billion constant LCU | -75.3% |
| 1977 | -2.17 billion constant LCU | -144.5% |
| 1978 | 6.87 billion constant LCU | -416.7% |
| 1979 | 11.43 billion constant LCU | +66.4% |
| 1980 | 18.39 billion constant LCU | +61.0% |
| 1981 | -4.77 billion constant LCU | -125.9% |
| 1982 | -2.28 billion constant LCU | -52.1% |
| 1983 | -519.88 million constant LCU | -77.2% |
| 1984 | -33.24 billion constant LCU | +6293.5% |
| 1985 | 2.62 billion constant LCU | -107.9% |
| 1986 | 3.78 billion constant LCU | +44.2% |
| 1987 | 4.90 billion constant LCU | +29.7% |
| 1988 | 6.41 billion constant LCU | +31.0% |
| 1989 | 11.04 billion constant LCU | +72.2% |
| 1990 | 8.38 billion constant LCU | -24.1% |
| 1991 | 15.99 billion constant LCU | +90.8% |
| 1992 | -8.66 billion constant LCU | -154.2% |
| 1993 | 30.44 billion constant LCU | -451.5% |
| 1994 | 13.41 billion constant LCU | -55.9% |
| 1995 | 43.38 billion constant LCU | +223.5% |
| 1996 | 46.72 billion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 57.75 billion constant LCU | +23.6% |
| 1998 | 72.97 billion constant LCU | +26.3% |
| 1999 | 61.63 billion constant LCU | -15.5% |
| 2000 | 66.09 billion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 2001 | 57.44 billion constant LCU | -13.1% |
| 2002 | 56.56 billion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 75.30 billion constant LCU | +33.1% |
| 2004 | 142.15 billion constant LCU | +88.8% |
| 2005 | 173.31 billion constant LCU | +21.9% |
| 2006 | 189.13 billion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 236.59 billion constant LCU | +25.1% |
| 2008 | -12.32 billion constant LCU | -105.2% |
| 2009 | 878.51 million constant LCU | -107.1% |
| 2010 | 6.68 billion constant LCU | +659.8% |
| 2011 | -32.53 billion constant LCU | -587.4% |
| 2012 | -96.65 billion constant LCU | +197.1% |
| 2013 | -99.02 billion constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 2014 | -105.38 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 2015 | -102.40 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 141,039 constant LCU | — |
| 2018 | 369,473 constant LCU | +162.0% |
| 2019 | 580,560 constant LCU | +57.1% |
| 2020 | -684,469 constant LCU | -217.9% |
| 2021 | 547,672 constant LCU | -180.0% |
| 2022 | 457,231 constant LCU | -16.5% |
| 2023 | 229,907 constant LCU | -49.7% |
| 2024 | -44.17 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2025 | 39,501 constant LCU | -89531.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 587.67 billion constant LCU | 456.49 billion constant LCU | 704.34 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 178.41 billion constant LCU | -2.17 billion constant LCU | 710.78 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 633.20 million constant LCU | -33.24 billion constant LCU | 18.39 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 34.20 billion constant LCU | -8.66 billion constant LCU | 72.97 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 98.51 billion constant LCU | -12.32 billion constant LCU | 236.59 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -42.93 billion constant LCU | -105.38 billion constant LCU | 6.68 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 98,300 constant LCU | -684,469 constant LCU | 547,672 constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Bangladesh
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 6.09 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 7 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2244 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 582.88 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 27.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 70,446 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1601 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 415.86 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 48,002 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 1.17 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Bangladesh?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Bangladesh was 39,501 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 Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 710.78 billion constant LCU in 1970.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was -105.38 billion constant LCU in 2014.
- How does Bangladesh rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Bangladesh ranks 98th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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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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.