Terms of trade adjustment in France
France: Terms of trade adjustment was -25.52 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-25.52 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 28.9%
World rank
146th
of 178 countries
All-time high
12.36 billion constant LCU
in 1973
All-time low
-37.59 billion constant LCU
in 2012
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in France, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade adjustment in France is -25.52 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 28.9% on the previous year and down 585.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in France peaked at 12.36 billion constant LCU in 1973 and was at its lowest, -37.59 billion constant LCU, in 2012.
That places France 146th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 France, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.46 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 2.64 billion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 1962 | 2.41 billion constant LCU | -8.8% |
| 1963 | 2.62 billion constant LCU | +8.8% |
| 1964 | 3.92 billion constant LCU | +49.2% |
| 1965 | 4.31 billion constant LCU | +10.2% |
| 1966 | 4.38 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 1967 | 5.00 billion constant LCU | +14.0% |
| 1968 | 5.37 billion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 1969 | 6.35 billion constant LCU | +18.2% |
| 1970 | 5.91 billion constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 1971 | 6.80 billion constant LCU | +15.1% |
| 1972 | 9.63 billion constant LCU | +41.6% |
| 1973 | 12.36 billion constant LCU | +28.4% |
| 1974 | -4.28 billion constant LCU | -134.6% |
| 1975 | 1.10 billion constant LCU | -125.8% |
| 1976 | -303.45 million constant LCU | -127.5% |
| 1977 | -2.95 billion constant LCU | +872.2% |
| 1978 | 2.73 billion constant LCU | -192.6% |
| 1979 | 390.06 million constant LCU | -85.7% |
| 1980 | -10.34 billion constant LCU | -2750.5% |
| 1981 | -19.56 billion constant LCU | +89.2% |
| 1982 | -18.99 billion constant LCU | -2.9% |
| 1983 | -16.40 billion constant LCU | -13.7% |
| 1984 | -19.83 billion constant LCU | +20.9% |
| 1985 | -19.09 billion constant LCU | -3.7% |
| 1986 | -3.48 billion constant LCU | -81.8% |
| 1987 | -3.64 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 320.98 million constant LCU | -108.8% |
| 1989 | -3.56 billion constant LCU | -1209.5% |
| 1990 | -2.73 billion constant LCU | -23.3% |
| 1991 | -5.51 billion constant LCU | +101.6% |
| 1992 | -3.67 billion constant LCU | -33.3% |
| 1993 | -441.04 million constant LCU | -88.0% |
| 1994 | -2.06 billion constant LCU | +366.6% |
| 1995 | -5.09 billion constant LCU | +147.2% |
| 1996 | -8.41 billion constant LCU | +65.3% |
| 1997 | -9.22 billion constant LCU | +9.7% |
| 1998 | -4.62 billion constant LCU | -49.9% |
| 1999 | -3.91 billion constant LCU | -15.2% |
| 2000 | -17.71 billion constant LCU | +352.4% |
| 2001 | -16.53 billion constant LCU | -6.6% |
| 2002 | -7.98 billion constant LCU | -51.8% |
| 2003 | -8.01 billion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2004 | -12.64 billion constant LCU | +57.7% |
| 2005 | -19.72 billion constant LCU | +56.0% |
| 2006 | -28.81 billion constant LCU | +46.1% |
| 2007 | -23.54 billion constant LCU | -18.3% |
| 2008 | -26.39 billion constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 2009 | -9.77 billion constant LCU | -63.0% |
| 2010 | -19.55 billion constant LCU | +100.0% |
| 2011 | -34.83 billion constant LCU | +78.1% |
| 2012 | -37.59 billion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 2013 | -31.42 billion constant LCU | -16.4% |
| 2014 | -24.37 billion constant LCU | -22.4% |
| 2015 | -3.72 billion constant LCU | -84.7% |
| 2016 | 2.77 billion constant LCU | -174.5% |
| 2017 | -6.24 billion constant LCU | -325.1% |
| 2018 | -15.05 billion constant LCU | +141.0% |
| 2019 | -9.14 billion constant LCU | -39.3% |
| 2020 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2021 | -5.34 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2022 | -32.71 billion constant LCU | +512.2% |
| 2023 | -36.42 billion constant LCU | +11.3% |
| 2024 | -35.90 billion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 2025 | -25.52 billion constant LCU | -28.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.95 billion constant LCU | 2.41 billion constant LCU | 6.35 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.14 billion constant LCU | -4.28 billion constant LCU | 12.36 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -11.46 billion constant LCU | -19.83 billion constant LCU | 320.98 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -4.57 billion constant LCU | -9.22 billion constant LCU | -441.04 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -17.11 billion constant LCU | -28.81 billion constant LCU | -7.98 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -17.91 billion constant LCU | -37.59 billion constant LCU | 2.77 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -22.65 billion constant LCU | -36.42 billion constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for France
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.34 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 6.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 48,986 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 2.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.885 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 43,351 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 0.8411 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8149 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 39,919 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in France?
- Terms of trade adjustment in France was -25.52 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 12.36 billion constant LCU in 1973.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -37.59 billion constant LCU in 2012.
- How does France rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- France ranks 146th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 585.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.