Terms of trade adjustment in Kenya
Kenya: Terms of trade adjustment was 63.06 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
63.06 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 9.4%
World rank
42nd
of 178 countries
All-time high
82.69 billion constant LCU
in 2022
All-time low
-234.36 billion constant LCU
in 1990
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Kenya, 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 Kenya is 63.06 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 9.4% on the previous year and up 601.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Kenya peaked at 82.69 billion constant LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, -234.36 billion constant LCU, in 1990.
That places Kenya 42nd out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Kenya, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -2.82 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 4.59 billion constant LCU | -263.1% |
| 1962 | -5.82 billion constant LCU | -226.6% |
| 1963 | -9.46 billion constant LCU | +62.6% |
| 1964 | -8.31 billion constant LCU | -12.1% |
| 1965 | -10.89 billion constant LCU | +31.0% |
| 1966 | -13.12 billion constant LCU | +20.5% |
| 1967 | -14.42 billion constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 1968 | -18.58 billion constant LCU | +28.8% |
| 1969 | -24.53 billion constant LCU | +32.0% |
| 1970 | -10.87 billion constant LCU | -55.7% |
| 1971 | -30.22 billion constant LCU | +178.1% |
| 1972 | -11.47 billion constant LCU | -62.1% |
| 1973 | -29.13 billion constant LCU | +154.0% |
| 1974 | -62.23 billion constant LCU | +113.6% |
| 1975 | -76.07 billion constant LCU | +22.2% |
| 1976 | -51.09 billion constant LCU | -32.8% |
| 1977 | 5.75 billion constant LCU | -111.3% |
| 1978 | -39.95 billion constant LCU | -794.9% |
| 1979 | -56.48 billion constant LCU | +41.4% |
| 1980 | -47.07 billion constant LCU | -16.7% |
| 1981 | -68.27 billion constant LCU | +45.0% |
| 1982 | -123.17 billion constant LCU | +80.4% |
| 1983 | -135.34 billion constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 1984 | -127.40 billion constant LCU | -5.9% |
| 1985 | -157.38 billion constant LCU | +23.5% |
| 1986 | -156.80 billion constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 1987 | -147.30 billion constant LCU | -6.1% |
| 1988 | -144.78 billion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 1989 | -170.63 billion constant LCU | +17.9% |
| 1990 | -234.36 billion constant LCU | +37.4% |
| 1991 | -203.73 billion constant LCU | -13.1% |
| 1992 | -195.99 billion constant LCU | -3.8% |
| 1993 | -192.66 billion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 1994 | -142.23 billion constant LCU | -26.2% |
| 1995 | -140.45 billion constant LCU | -1.3% |
| 1996 | -182.63 billion constant LCU | +30.0% |
| 1997 | -112.97 billion constant LCU | -38.1% |
| 1998 | -80.84 billion constant LCU | -28.4% |
| 1999 | -98.43 billion constant LCU | +21.8% |
| 2000 | -144.13 billion constant LCU | +46.4% |
| 2001 | -75.24 billion constant LCU | -47.8% |
| 2002 | -90.82 billion constant LCU | +20.7% |
| 2003 | -148.07 billion constant LCU | +63.0% |
| 2004 | -162.60 billion constant LCU | +9.8% |
| 2005 | -159.88 billion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 2006 | -106.69 billion constant LCU | -33.3% |
| 2007 | -154.86 billion constant LCU | +45.1% |
| 2008 | -125.97 billion constant LCU | -18.7% |
| 2009 | 39.93 billion constant LCU | -131.7% |
| 2010 | -27.96 billion constant LCU | -170.0% |
| 2011 | -109.45 billion constant LCU | +291.4% |
| 2012 | -62.69 billion constant LCU | -42.7% |
| 2013 | -80.24 billion constant LCU | +28.0% |
| 2014 | -69.84 billion constant LCU | -13.0% |
| 2015 | -12.56 billion constant LCU | -82.0% |
| 2016 | 300,000 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 14.60 billion constant LCU | +4867200.0% |
| 2018 | 9.92 billion constant LCU | -32.1% |
| 2019 | 41.71 billion constant LCU | +320.5% |
| 2020 | -2.67 billion constant LCU | -106.4% |
| 2021 | 59.59 billion constant LCU | -2333.9% |
| 2022 | 82.69 billion constant LCU | +38.8% |
| 2023 | 25.45 billion constant LCU | -69.2% |
| 2024 | 57.63 billion constant LCU | +126.5% |
| 2025 | 63.06 billion constant LCU | +9.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -10.34 billion constant LCU | -24.53 billion constant LCU | 4.59 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | -36.18 billion constant LCU | -76.07 billion constant LCU | 5.75 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -127.81 billion constant LCU | -170.63 billion constant LCU | -47.07 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -158.43 billion constant LCU | -234.36 billion constant LCU | -80.84 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -112.83 billion constant LCU | -162.60 billion constant LCU | 39.93 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -29.65 billion constant LCU | -109.45 billion constant LCU | 41.71 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.63 billion constant LCU | -2.67 billion constant LCU | 82.69 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Kenya
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.28 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 16.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1185 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 279.93 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate 11.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 15.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 36,196 current LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 8.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9312 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Kenya?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Kenya was 63.06 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 82.69 billion constant LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was -234.36 billion constant LCU in 1990.
- How does Kenya rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Kenya ranks 42nd out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 601.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.