Terms of trade adjustment in New Zealand

New Zealand: Terms of trade adjustment was -628.28 million constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-628.28 million constant LCU
Change on year
up 82.6%
World rank
116th
of 179 countries
All-time high
984.41 million constant LCU
in 2017
All-time low
-13.98 billion constant LCU
in 2002
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Terms of trade adjustment in New Zealand, 1970–2024

-15.0B-10.0B-5.0B0197019972024

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 New Zealand is -628.28 million constant LCU, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 82.6% on the previous year and up 65.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in New Zealand peaked at 984.41 million constant LCU in 2017 and was at its lowest, -13.98 billion constant LCU, in 2002.

New Zealand ranks 116th 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 New Zealand, year by year

Annual values for Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU) in New Zealand, 1970 to 2024.
Year constant LCU Change
1970 -4.18 billion constant LCU
1971 -3.72 billion constant LCU -11.1%
1972 -1.79 billion constant LCU -51.8%
1973 -598.74 million constant LCU -66.6%
1974 -4.34 billion constant LCU +624.2%
1975 -6.52 billion constant LCU +50.3%
1976 -6.70 billion constant LCU +2.8%
1977 -6.18 billion constant LCU -7.7%
1978 -5.34 billion constant LCU -13.7%
1979 -5.65 billion constant LCU +5.9%
1980 -6.98 billion constant LCU +23.5%
1981 -6.94 billion constant LCU -0.6%
1982 -7.05 billion constant LCU +1.6%
1983 -7.56 billion constant LCU +7.3%
1984 -8.54 billion constant LCU +13.0%
1985 -8.58 billion constant LCU +0.5%
1986 -7.90 billion constant LCU -8.0%
1987 -6.87 billion constant LCU -13.0%
1988 -5.83 billion constant LCU -15.2%
1989 -5.07 billion constant LCU -12.9%
1990 -7.15 billion constant LCU +41.0%
1991 -8.43 billion constant LCU +17.9%
1992 -8.87 billion constant LCU +5.2%
1993 -8.95 billion constant LCU +0.9%
1994 -9.17 billion constant LCU +2.4%
1995 -9.62 billion constant LCU +5.0%
1996 -9.65 billion constant LCU +0.2%
1997 -11.02 billion constant LCU +14.2%
1998 -11.63 billion constant LCU +5.5%
1999 -13.36 billion constant LCU +14.9%
2000 -13.29 billion constant LCU -0.5%
2001 -12.48 billion constant LCU -6.1%
2002 -13.98 billion constant LCU +12.0%
2003 -11.51 billion constant LCU -17.7%
2004 -9.70 billion constant LCU -15.7%
2005 -10.05 billion constant LCU +3.6%
2006 -11.13 billion constant LCU +10.8%
2007 -7.13 billion constant LCU -35.9%
2008 -7.89 billion constant LCU +10.7%
2009 -10.82 billion constant LCU +37.1%
2010 -6.63 billion constant LCU -38.7%
2011 -5.86 billion constant LCU -11.6%
2012 -8.93 billion constant LCU +52.3%
2013 -1.60 billion constant LCU -82.1%
2014 -1.82 billion constant LCU +13.8%
2015 -4.28 billion constant LCU +135.1%
2016 -2.16 billion constant LCU -49.5%
2017 984.41 million constant LCU -145.6%
2018 -1.26 billion constant LCU -228.0%
2019 717.63 million constant LCU -156.9%
2020 0 constant LCU -100.0%
2021 917.35 million constant LCU
2022 -2.78 billion constant LCU -403.3%
2023 -3.61 billion constant LCU +29.6%
2024 -628.28 million constant LCU -82.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -4.50 billion constant LCU -6.70 billion constant LCU -598.74 million constant LCU 10
1980s -7.13 billion constant LCU -8.58 billion constant LCU -5.07 billion constant LCU 10
1990s -9.79 billion constant LCU -13.36 billion constant LCU -7.15 billion constant LCU 10
2000s -10.80 billion constant LCU -13.98 billion constant LCU -7.13 billion constant LCU 10
2010s -3.08 billion constant LCU -8.93 billion constant LCU 984.41 million constant LCU 10
2020s -1.22 billion constant LCU -3.61 billion constant LCU 917.35 million constant LCU 5

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 113 Kosovo -355.02 million constant LCU compare
  2. 113 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) -355.02 million constant LCU compare
  3. 115 United States Virgin Islands -599.72 million constant LCU compare
  4. 117 Oman -702.51 million constant LCU compare
  5. 118 Central African Republic -872.72 million constant LCU compare
  6. 119 Brunei Darussalam -970.77 million constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is terms of trade adjustment in New Zealand?
Terms of trade adjustment in New Zealand was -628.28 million constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 984.41 million constant LCU in 2017.
What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was -13.98 billion constant LCU in 2002.
How does New Zealand rank for terms of trade adjustment?
New Zealand ranks 116th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is up 65.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this New Zealand 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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Indicator
Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU)
Unit
constant LCU
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
179 places, 7,601 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

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.