Terms of trade adjustment in Mexico
Mexico: Terms of trade adjustment was 1.13 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.13 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
down 18.7%
World rank
18th
of 178 countries
All-time high
1.39 trillion constant LCU
in 2024
All-time low
-401.50 billion constant LCU
in 1988
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Mexico, 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 Mexico is 1.13 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.7% on the previous year and up 962.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Mexico peaked at 1.39 trillion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, -401.50 billion constant LCU, in 1988.
That places Mexico 18th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Mexico, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 68.83 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 72.31 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1962 | 81.87 billion constant LCU | +13.2% |
| 1963 | 97.03 billion constant LCU | +18.5% |
| 1964 | 103.59 billion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 1965 | 119.67 billion constant LCU | +15.5% |
| 1966 | 137.15 billion constant LCU | +14.6% |
| 1967 | 118.64 billion constant LCU | -13.5% |
| 1968 | 123.90 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 1969 | 123.73 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 1970 | 136.52 billion constant LCU | +10.3% |
| 1971 | 146.99 billion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 1972 | 194.55 billion constant LCU | +32.4% |
| 1973 | 250.31 billion constant LCU | +28.7% |
| 1974 | 284.06 billion constant LCU | +13.5% |
| 1975 | 190.24 billion constant LCU | -33.0% |
| 1976 | 234.55 billion constant LCU | +23.3% |
| 1977 | 137.97 billion constant LCU | -41.2% |
| 1978 | 120.75 billion constant LCU | -12.5% |
| 1979 | 170.46 billion constant LCU | +41.2% |
| 1980 | 239.96 billion constant LCU | +40.8% |
| 1981 | 303.62 billion constant LCU | +26.5% |
| 1982 | 277.53 billion constant LCU | -8.6% |
| 1983 | -23.53 billion constant LCU | -108.5% |
| 1984 | -18.38 billion constant LCU | -21.9% |
| 1985 | -78.30 billion constant LCU | +325.9% |
| 1986 | -379.54 billion constant LCU | +384.8% |
| 1987 | -326.63 billion constant LCU | -13.9% |
| 1988 | -401.50 billion constant LCU | +22.9% |
| 1989 | -292.66 billion constant LCU | -27.1% |
| 1990 | -175.62 billion constant LCU | -40.0% |
| 1991 | -176.79 billion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 1992 | -97.14 billion constant LCU | -45.1% |
| 1993 | -86.78 billion constant LCU | -10.7% |
| 1994 | 2.32 billion constant LCU | -102.7% |
| 1995 | -174.44 billion constant LCU | -7625.0% |
| 1996 | -253.07 billion constant LCU | +45.1% |
| 1997 | -96.72 billion constant LCU | -61.8% |
| 1998 | -142.50 billion constant LCU | +47.3% |
| 1999 | 76.91 billion constant LCU | -154.0% |
| 2000 | 266.10 billion constant LCU | +246.0% |
| 2001 | 101.63 billion constant LCU | -61.8% |
| 2002 | 178.10 billion constant LCU | +75.2% |
| 2003 | 443.83 billion constant LCU | +149.2% |
| 2004 | 461.46 billion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 522.74 billion constant LCU | +13.3% |
| 2006 | 573.57 billion constant LCU | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 710.85 billion constant LCU | +23.9% |
| 2008 | 926.25 billion constant LCU | +30.3% |
| 2009 | 570.16 billion constant LCU | -38.4% |
| 2010 | 477.63 billion constant LCU | -16.2% |
| 2011 | 330.04 billion constant LCU | -30.9% |
| 2012 | 232.23 billion constant LCU | -29.6% |
| 2013 | 298.88 billion constant LCU | +28.7% |
| 2014 | 208.68 billion constant LCU | -30.2% |
| 2015 | -131.38 billion constant LCU | -163.0% |
| 2016 | -137.96 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 104.10 billion constant LCU | -175.5% |
| 2018 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 194.38 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2020 | 158.15 billion constant LCU | -18.6% |
| 2021 | 65.61 billion constant LCU | -58.5% |
| 2022 | -214.24 billion constant LCU | -426.5% |
| 2023 | 1.19 trillion constant LCU | -656.7% |
| 2024 | 1.39 trillion constant LCU | +16.8% |
| 2025 | 1.13 trillion constant LCU | -18.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 104.67 billion constant LCU | 68.83 billion constant LCU | 137.15 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 186.64 billion constant LCU | 120.75 billion constant LCU | 284.06 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -69.94 billion constant LCU | -401.50 billion constant LCU | 303.62 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -112.38 billion constant LCU | -253.07 billion constant LCU | 76.91 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 475.47 billion constant LCU | 101.63 billion constant LCU | 926.25 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 157.66 billion constant LCU | -137.96 billion constant LCU | 477.63 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 621.41 billion constant LCU | -214.24 billion constant LCU | 1.39 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Mexico
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.43 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.06 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 1.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1798 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 2,497 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate 6.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 48,035 current LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 8.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9885 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Mexico?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Mexico was 1.13 trillion 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 1.39 trillion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was -401.50 billion constant LCU in 1988.
- How does Mexico rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Mexico ranks 18th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 962.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.