Terms of trade adjustment in Italy
Italy: Terms of trade adjustment was -14.85 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Italy, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Italy recorded -14.85 billion constant LCU for terms of trade adjustment in 2025.
The figure is up 41.8% on the previous year and up 33.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Italy peaked at 11.38 billion constant LCU in 1991 and was at its lowest, -77.34 billion constant LCU, in 2022.
That places Italy 142nd 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 Italy, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 6.89 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 6.72 billion constant LCU | -2.5% |
| 1972 | 8.70 billion constant LCU | +29.5% |
| 1973 | -3.67 billion constant LCU | -142.1% |
| 1974 | -15.09 billion constant LCU | +311.4% |
| 1975 | -13.57 billion constant LCU | -10.1% |
| 1976 | -19.66 billion constant LCU | +44.9% |
| 1977 | -20.24 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 1978 | -21.06 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1979 | -24.72 billion constant LCU | +17.4% |
| 1980 | -26.13 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 1981 | -32.93 billion constant LCU | +26.0% |
| 1982 | -27.40 billion constant LCU | -16.8% |
| 1983 | -26.62 billion constant LCU | -2.9% |
| 1984 | -28.28 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 1985 | -28.15 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 1986 | -8.30 billion constant LCU | -70.5% |
| 1987 | -3.60 billion constant LCU | -56.6% |
| 1988 | -6.32 billion constant LCU | +75.5% |
| 1989 | -7.58 billion constant LCU | +19.9% |
| 1990 | 2.30 billion constant LCU | -130.4% |
| 1991 | 11.38 billion constant LCU | +394.6% |
| 1992 | 9.54 billion constant LCU | -16.2% |
| 1993 | -1.98 billion constant LCU | -120.8% |
| 1994 | -5.89 billion constant LCU | +196.9% |
| 1995 | -15.98 billion constant LCU | +171.3% |
| 1996 | -8.48 billion constant LCU | -46.9% |
| 1997 | -6.69 billion constant LCU | -21.1% |
| 1998 | 4.02 billion constant LCU | -160.1% |
| 1999 | 3.78 billion constant LCU | -6.0% |
| 2000 | -17.76 billion constant LCU | -570.2% |
| 2001 | -12.77 billion constant LCU | -28.1% |
| 2002 | -6.17 billion constant LCU | -51.7% |
| 2003 | -2.97 billion constant LCU | -51.9% |
| 2004 | -7.49 billion constant LCU | +152.3% |
| 2005 | -18.65 billion constant LCU | +148.9% |
| 2006 | -32.31 billion constant LCU | +73.3% |
| 2007 | -29.59 billion constant LCU | -8.4% |
| 2008 | -38.90 billion constant LCU | +31.5% |
| 2009 | -12.18 billion constant LCU | -68.7% |
| 2010 | -30.50 billion constant LCU | +150.4% |
| 2011 | -42.69 billion constant LCU | +40.0% |
| 2012 | -49.47 billion constant LCU | +15.9% |
| 2013 | -42.61 billion constant LCU | -13.9% |
| 2014 | -31.75 billion constant LCU | -25.5% |
| 2015 | -22.34 billion constant LCU | -29.6% |
| 2016 | -8.60 billion constant LCU | -61.5% |
| 2017 | -18.73 billion constant LCU | +117.8% |
| 2018 | -22.40 billion constant LCU | +19.6% |
| 2019 | -19.24 billion constant LCU | -14.1% |
| 2020 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2021 | -24.85 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2022 | -77.34 billion constant LCU | +211.3% |
| 2023 | -32.94 billion constant LCU | -57.4% |
| 2024 | -25.53 billion constant LCU | -22.5% |
| 2025 | -14.85 billion constant LCU | -41.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -9.57 billion constant LCU | -24.72 billion constant LCU | 8.70 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -19.53 billion constant LCU | -32.93 billion constant LCU | -3.60 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -800.50 million constant LCU | -15.98 billion constant LCU | 11.38 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -17.88 billion constant LCU | -38.90 billion constant LCU | -2.97 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -28.83 billion constant LCU | -49.47 billion constant LCU | -8.60 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -29.25 billion constant LCU | -77.34 billion constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 139 United Kingdom -10.20 billion constant LCU compare
- 140 Ireland -10.26 billion constant LCU compare
- 141 Maldives -13.84 billion constant LCU compare
- 143 Afghanistan -15.45 billion constant LCU compare
- 144 Guinea-Bissau -15.75 billion constant LCU compare
- 145 Belgium -20.53 billion constant LCU compare
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- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 2.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.7896 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 34,195 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 0.4063 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7216 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 31,252 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 0.4061 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 0.6831 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Italy?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Italy was -14.85 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 11.38 billion constant LCU in 1991.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -77.34 billion constant LCU in 2022.
- How does Italy rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Italy ranks 142nd out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.