Terms of trade adjustment in Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: Terms of trade adjustment was 24.07 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
24.07 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 40.3%
World rank
53rd
of 179 countries
All-time high
176.41 billion constant LCU
in 2002
All-time low
-47.72 billion constant LCU
in 2014
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Hong Kong, China, 1961–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Hong Kong, China recorded 24.07 billion constant LCU for terms of trade adjustment in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.3% on the previous year and up 531.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Hong Kong, China peaked at 176.41 billion constant LCU in 2002 and was at its lowest, -47.72 billion constant LCU, in 2014.
Hong Kong, China ranks 53rd of 179 countries on this measure, 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 Hong Kong, China, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -13.40 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1962 | -12.07 billion constant LCU | -9.9% |
| 1963 | -10.71 billion constant LCU | -11.3% |
| 1964 | -11.44 billion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 1965 | -11.45 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 1966 | -11.15 billion constant LCU | -2.6% |
| 1967 | -10.19 billion constant LCU | -8.6% |
| 1968 | -8.22 billion constant LCU | -19.4% |
| 1969 | -9.24 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1970 | -9.86 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 1971 | -3.73 billion constant LCU | -62.2% |
| 1972 | -2.08 billion constant LCU | -44.2% |
| 1973 | -4.06 billion constant LCU | +95.0% |
| 1974 | -13.89 billion constant LCU | +242.1% |
| 1975 | -8.28 billion constant LCU | -40.4% |
| 1976 | -1.88 billion constant LCU | -77.3% |
| 1977 | -3.92 billion constant LCU | +108.5% |
| 1978 | -3.75 billion constant LCU | -4.2% |
| 1979 | -1.42 billion constant LCU | -62.1% |
| 1980 | 4.23 billion constant LCU | -397.6% |
| 1981 | -2.24 billion constant LCU | -153.0% |
| 1982 | 4.73 billion constant LCU | -310.9% |
| 1983 | 525.38 million constant LCU | -88.9% |
| 1984 | 9.62 billion constant LCU | +1731.7% |
| 1985 | 24.29 billion constant LCU | +152.4% |
| 1986 | 12.85 billion constant LCU | -47.1% |
| 1987 | 15.28 billion constant LCU | +18.9% |
| 1988 | 16.11 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 1989 | 37.17 billion constant LCU | +130.7% |
| 1990 | 42.63 billion constant LCU | +14.7% |
| 1991 | 62.20 billion constant LCU | +45.9% |
| 1992 | 90.54 billion constant LCU | +45.6% |
| 1993 | 116.79 billion constant LCU | +29.0% |
| 1994 | 107.91 billion constant LCU | -7.6% |
| 1995 | 78.88 billion constant LCU | -26.9% |
| 1996 | 103.61 billion constant LCU | +31.4% |
| 1997 | 122.45 billion constant LCU | +18.2% |
| 1998 | 152.12 billion constant LCU | +24.2% |
| 1999 | 129.71 billion constant LCU | -14.7% |
| 2000 | 127.29 billion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 136.06 billion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 176.41 billion constant LCU | +29.7% |
| 2003 | 149.72 billion constant LCU | -15.1% |
| 2004 | 92.03 billion constant LCU | -38.5% |
| 2005 | 74.28 billion constant LCU | -19.3% |
| 2006 | 33.53 billion constant LCU | -54.9% |
| 2007 | 55.72 billion constant LCU | +66.2% |
| 2008 | 22.62 billion constant LCU | -59.4% |
| 2009 | 33.44 billion constant LCU | +47.9% |
| 2010 | -12.72 billion constant LCU | -138.0% |
| 2011 | -29.81 billion constant LCU | +134.3% |
| 2012 | -46.65 billion constant LCU | +56.5% |
| 2013 | -40.34 billion constant LCU | -13.5% |
| 2014 | -47.72 billion constant LCU | +18.3% |
| 2015 | -5.58 billion constant LCU | -88.3% |
| 2016 | 4.90 billion constant LCU | -187.8% |
| 2017 | 7.08 billion constant LCU | +44.5% |
| 2018 | 16.84 billion constant LCU | +137.9% |
| 2019 | 4.99 billion constant LCU | -70.4% |
| 2020 | 6.26 billion constant LCU | +25.5% |
| 2021 | 47.67 billion constant LCU | +661.5% |
| 2022 | 24.90 billion constant LCU | -47.8% |
| 2023 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 40.31 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2025 | 24.07 billion constant LCU | -40.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -10.88 billion constant LCU | -13.40 billion constant LCU | -8.22 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 1970s | -5.29 billion constant LCU | -13.89 billion constant LCU | -1.42 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.26 billion constant LCU | -2.24 billion constant LCU | 37.17 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 100.68 billion constant LCU | 42.63 billion constant LCU | 152.12 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 90.11 billion constant LCU | 22.62 billion constant LCU | 176.41 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -14.90 billion constant LCU | -47.72 billion constant LCU | 16.84 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.87 billion constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 47.67 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Hong Kong, China
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 19.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1835 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 10,456 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 19.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 81,523 current LCU per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 15.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.97 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 112,193 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 15.79 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Hong Kong, China?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Hong Kong, China was 24.07 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 Hong Kong, China?
- The highest recorded value was 176.41 billion constant LCU in 2002.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The lowest recorded value was -47.72 billion constant LCU in 2014.
- How does Hong Kong, China rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 53rd out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 531.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong, China 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.