Terms of trade adjustment in Malaysia
Malaysia: Terms of trade adjustment was 36.88 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
36.88 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 145.7%
World rank
50th
of 178 countries
All-time high
36.88 billion constant LCU
in 2025
All-time low
-53.98 billion constant LCU
in 2001
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia stood at 36.88 billion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 145.7% on the previous year and up 2,801.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Malaysia peaked at 36.88 billion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, -53.98 billion constant LCU, in 2001.
Malaysia ranks 50th of 178 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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.92 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 158.96 million constant LCU | -94.6% |
| 1962 | -956.17 million constant LCU | -701.5% |
| 1963 | -2.29 billion constant LCU | +139.8% |
| 1964 | -2.04 billion constant LCU | -11.2% |
| 1965 | -1.31 billion constant LCU | -35.4% |
| 1966 | -2.51 billion constant LCU | +90.8% |
| 1967 | -3.97 billion constant LCU | +58.2% |
| 1968 | -6.41 billion constant LCU | +61.6% |
| 1969 | -4.14 billion constant LCU | -35.5% |
| 1970 | -5.19 billion constant LCU | +25.6% |
| 1971 | -7.07 billion constant LCU | +36.0% |
| 1972 | -9.78 billion constant LCU | +38.4% |
| 1973 | -6.11 billion constant LCU | -37.5% |
| 1974 | -6.29 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 1975 | -10.55 billion constant LCU | +67.7% |
| 1976 | -7.34 billion constant LCU | -30.4% |
| 1977 | -5.98 billion constant LCU | -18.6% |
| 1978 | -6.17 billion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 1979 | -3.43 billion constant LCU | -44.4% |
| 1980 | -1.97 billion constant LCU | -42.5% |
| 1981 | -7.09 billion constant LCU | +260.2% |
| 1982 | -8.94 billion constant LCU | +26.1% |
| 1983 | -7.69 billion constant LCU | -13.9% |
| 1984 | -3.95 billion constant LCU | -48.6% |
| 1985 | -7.57 billion constant LCU | +91.5% |
| 1986 | -21.34 billion constant LCU | +181.8% |
| 1987 | -17.46 billion constant LCU | -18.2% |
| 1988 | -19.94 billion constant LCU | +14.2% |
| 1989 | -21.90 billion constant LCU | +9.8% |
| 1990 | -24.64 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1991 | -27.78 billion constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 1992 | -29.99 billion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 1993 | -31.08 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 1994 | -34.45 billion constant LCU | +10.9% |
| 1995 | -36.14 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1996 | -34.17 billion constant LCU | -5.4% |
| 1997 | -36.85 billion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 1998 | -41.23 billion constant LCU | +11.9% |
| 1999 | -47.74 billion constant LCU | +15.8% |
| 2000 | -49.47 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 2001 | -53.98 billion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 2002 | -52.89 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2003 | -43.71 billion constant LCU | -17.4% |
| 2004 | -38.41 billion constant LCU | -12.1% |
| 2005 | -23.86 billion constant LCU | -37.9% |
| 2006 | -15.79 billion constant LCU | -33.8% |
| 2007 | -11.73 billion constant LCU | -25.7% |
| 2008 | 30.42 billion constant LCU | -359.3% |
| 2009 | 9.93 billion constant LCU | -67.3% |
| 2010 | 8.41 billion constant LCU | -15.4% |
| 2011 | 24.63 billion constant LCU | +193.0% |
| 2012 | 16.55 billion constant LCU | -32.8% |
| 2013 | 7.52 billion constant LCU | -54.6% |
| 2014 | 11.59 billion constant LCU | +54.2% |
| 2015 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2016 | -7.14 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2017 | 3.11 billion constant LCU | -143.6% |
| 2018 | -1.11 billion constant LCU | -135.8% |
| 2019 | 4.25 billion constant LCU | -481.3% |
| 2020 | -1.37 billion constant LCU | -132.1% |
| 2021 | 19.11 billion constant LCU | -1499.7% |
| 2022 | 25.55 billion constant LCU | +33.7% |
| 2023 | 8.53 billion constant LCU | -66.6% |
| 2024 | 15.01 billion constant LCU | +76.0% |
| 2025 | 36.88 billion constant LCU | +145.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -2.05 billion constant LCU | -6.41 billion constant LCU | 2.92 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | -6.79 billion constant LCU | -10.55 billion constant LCU | -3.43 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -11.78 billion constant LCU | -21.90 billion constant LCU | -1.97 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -34.41 billion constant LCU | -47.74 billion constant LCU | -24.64 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -24.95 billion constant LCU | -53.98 billion constant LCU | 30.42 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.78 billion constant LCU | -7.14 billion constant LCU | 24.63 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.29 billion constant LCU | -1.37 billion constant LCU | 36.88 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Malaysia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.97 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 11.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 13,125 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 4.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 56,231 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 5.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.9412 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 12,352 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Malaysia?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Malaysia was 36.88 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 36.88 billion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -53.98 billion constant LCU in 2001.
- How does Malaysia rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Malaysia ranks 50th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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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.