Terms of trade adjustment in Brazil
Brazil: Terms of trade adjustment was -50.96 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-50.96 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 25.2%
World rank
152nd
of 178 countries
All-time high
36.39 billion constant LCU
in 1977
All-time low
-79.87 billion constant LCU
in 2005
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Brazil, 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 Brazil stood at -50.96 billion constant LCU.
That represents a change of down 25.2% on the previous year and up 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Brazil peaked at 36.39 billion constant LCU in 1977 and was at its lowest, -79.87 billion constant LCU, in 2005.
Brazil ranks 152nd of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Brazil, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.57 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 6.23 billion constant LCU | -17.8% |
| 1962 | 2.22 billion constant LCU | -64.4% |
| 1963 | 3.10 billion constant LCU | +39.5% |
| 1964 | 5.06 billion constant LCU | +63.3% |
| 1965 | 5.70 billion constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 1966 | 5.60 billion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 1967 | 4.91 billion constant LCU | -12.2% |
| 1968 | 4.90 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 1969 | 6.88 billion constant LCU | +40.3% |
| 1970 | 13.85 billion constant LCU | +101.4% |
| 1971 | 10.68 billion constant LCU | -22.9% |
| 1972 | 13.93 billion constant LCU | +30.5% |
| 1973 | 27.87 billion constant LCU | +100.1% |
| 1974 | 8.88 billion constant LCU | -68.1% |
| 1975 | 6.95 billion constant LCU | -21.8% |
| 1976 | 20.33 billion constant LCU | +192.7% |
| 1977 | 36.39 billion constant LCU | +79.0% |
| 1978 | 19.19 billion constant LCU | -47.3% |
| 1979 | 7.87 billion constant LCU | -59.0% |
| 1980 | -14.39 billion constant LCU | -282.9% |
| 1981 | -14.73 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 1982 | -11.86 billion constant LCU | -19.5% |
| 1983 | -17.53 billion constant LCU | +47.7% |
| 1984 | -22.52 billion constant LCU | +28.5% |
| 1985 | -21.00 billion constant LCU | -6.8% |
| 1986 | -16.08 billion constant LCU | -23.4% |
| 1987 | -17.77 billion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 1988 | -21.15 billion constant LCU | +19.0% |
| 1989 | -16.71 billion constant LCU | -21.0% |
| 1990 | -14.70 billion constant LCU | -12.0% |
| 1991 | -15.72 billion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 1992 | -19.60 billion constant LCU | +24.7% |
| 1993 | -19.82 billion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 1994 | -18.91 billion constant LCU | -4.6% |
| 1995 | -15.63 billion constant LCU | -17.4% |
| 1996 | -14.59 billion constant LCU | -6.6% |
| 1997 | -17.14 billion constant LCU | +17.5% |
| 1998 | -21.85 billion constant LCU | +27.5% |
| 1999 | -41.08 billion constant LCU | +88.0% |
| 2000 | -53.92 billion constant LCU | +31.3% |
| 2001 | -62.33 billion constant LCU | +15.6% |
| 2002 | -62.58 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 2003 | -72.23 billion constant LCU | +15.4% |
| 2004 | -73.19 billion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 2005 | -79.87 billion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 2006 | -60.67 billion constant LCU | -24.0% |
| 2007 | -58.08 billion constant LCU | -4.3% |
| 2008 | -46.91 billion constant LCU | -19.2% |
| 2009 | -44.12 billion constant LCU | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 32.07 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2012 | 13.63 billion constant LCU | -57.5% |
| 2013 | 2.69 billion constant LCU | -80.3% |
| 2014 | -16.97 billion constant LCU | -730.8% |
| 2015 | -56.87 billion constant LCU | +235.0% |
| 2016 | -57.17 billion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2017 | -40.16 billion constant LCU | -29.8% |
| 2018 | -40.31 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 2019 | -54.49 billion constant LCU | +35.2% |
| 2020 | -50.69 billion constant LCU | -7.0% |
| 2021 | -14.66 billion constant LCU | -71.1% |
| 2022 | -43.35 billion constant LCU | +195.7% |
| 2023 | -38.91 billion constant LCU | -10.2% |
| 2024 | -40.72 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2025 | -50.96 billion constant LCU | +25.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.22 billion constant LCU | 2.22 billion constant LCU | 7.57 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 16.59 billion constant LCU | 6.95 billion constant LCU | 36.39 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -17.37 billion constant LCU | -22.52 billion constant LCU | -11.86 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -19.90 billion constant LCU | -41.08 billion constant LCU | -14.59 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -61.39 billion constant LCU | -79.87 billion constant LCU | -44.12 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -21.76 billion constant LCU | -57.17 billion constant LCU | 32.07 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -39.88 billion constant LCU | -50.96 billion constant LCU | -14.66 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Brazil
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.56 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 8.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 4.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 51,463 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 2.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7822 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 8,380 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 2.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 1.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Brazil?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Brazil was -50.96 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 36.39 billion constant LCU in 1977.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was -79.87 billion constant LCU in 2005.
- How does Brazil rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Brazil ranks 152nd out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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.