Terms of trade adjustment in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Terms of trade adjustment was -210.18 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Saudi Arabia, 2000–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, terms of trade adjustment in Saudi Arabia stood at -210.18 billion constant LCU.
The figure is down 103.5% on the previous year and up 29.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Saudi Arabia peaked at 587.74 billion constant LCU in 2012 and was at its lowest, -503.86 billion constant LCU, in 2001.
That places Saudi Arabia 159th 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -479.49 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2001 | -503.86 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2002 | -385.10 billion constant LCU | -23.6% |
| 2003 | -443.78 billion constant LCU | +15.2% |
| 2004 | -360.06 billion constant LCU | -18.9% |
| 2005 | -132.91 billion constant LCU | -63.1% |
| 2006 | 24.21 billion constant LCU | -118.2% |
| 2007 | 101.96 billion constant LCU | +321.2% |
| 2008 | 353.27 billion constant LCU | +246.5% |
| 2009 | -84.64 billion constant LCU | -124.0% |
| 2010 | 154.56 billion constant LCU | -282.6% |
| 2011 | 532.79 billion constant LCU | +244.7% |
| 2012 | 587.74 billion constant LCU | +10.3% |
| 2013 | 479.74 billion constant LCU | -18.4% |
| 2014 | 290.52 billion constant LCU | -39.4% |
| 2015 | -296.08 billion constant LCU | -201.9% |
| 2016 | -441.40 billion constant LCU | +49.1% |
| 2017 | -254.93 billion constant LCU | -42.2% |
| 2018 | 688.05 million constant LCU | -100.3% |
| 2019 | -22.40 billion constant LCU | -3355.7% |
| 2020 | -400.60 billion constant LCU | +1688.3% |
| 2021 | -51.59 billion constant LCU | -87.1% |
| 2022 | 234.91 billion constant LCU | -555.3% |
| 2023 | 1.23 million constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2024 | -103.29 billion constant LCU | -8409886.7% |
| 2025 | -210.18 billion constant LCU | +103.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -191.04 billion constant LCU | -503.86 billion constant LCU | 353.27 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 103.12 billion constant LCU | -441.40 billion constant LCU | 587.74 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -88.46 billion constant LCU | -400.60 billion constant LCU | 234.91 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Saudi Arabia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- Services, value added (constant LCU), per capita 64,123 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate -2.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 1.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9449 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 32,633 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 1.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 122,373 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Saudi Arabia?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Saudi Arabia was -210.18 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 587.74 billion constant LCU in 2012.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -503.86 billion constant LCU in 2001.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 159th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.