Terms of trade adjustment in Seychelles
Seychelles: Terms of trade adjustment was 239.20 million constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Seychelles, 1980–2025
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 Seychelles is 239.20 million constant LCU, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 12.5% on the previous year and up 3,852.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Seychelles peaked at 258.66 million constant LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, -3.89 billion constant LCU, in 1997.
Seychelles ranks 85th 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 Seychelles, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | -1.08 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1981 | -967.74 million constant LCU | -10.7% |
| 1982 | -837.16 million constant LCU | -13.5% |
| 1983 | -879.08 million constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 1984 | -1.04 billion constant LCU | +18.7% |
| 1985 | -1.20 billion constant LCU | +14.8% |
| 1986 | -2.29 billion constant LCU | +91.2% |
| 1987 | -2.37 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1988 | -2.64 billion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 1989 | -3.63 billion constant LCU | +37.7% |
| 1990 | -3.22 billion constant LCU | -11.3% |
| 1991 | -3.63 billion constant LCU | +12.7% |
| 1992 | -3.37 billion constant LCU | -7.2% |
| 1993 | -3.54 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 1994 | -3.26 billion constant LCU | -7.8% |
| 1995 | -3.21 billion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 1996 | -2.97 billion constant LCU | -7.7% |
| 1997 | -3.89 billion constant LCU | +31.3% |
| 1998 | -3.27 billion constant LCU | -16.0% |
| 1999 | -3.48 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2000 | -1.35 billion constant LCU | -61.1% |
| 2001 | -517.93 million constant LCU | -61.7% |
| 2002 | -824.88 million constant LCU | +59.3% |
| 2003 | -944.09 million constant LCU | +14.5% |
| 2004 | -1.21 billion constant LCU | +28.6% |
| 2005 | -2.15 billion constant LCU | +77.0% |
| 2006 | -1.24 billion constant LCU | -42.2% |
| 2007 | -1.77 billion constant LCU | +42.5% |
| 2008 | -1.36 billion constant LCU | -22.9% |
| 2009 | -1.44 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2010 | -485.29 million constant LCU | -66.2% |
| 2011 | -286.20 million constant LCU | -41.0% |
| 2012 | -51.74 million constant LCU | -81.9% |
| 2013 | 209.69 million constant LCU | -505.3% |
| 2014 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2015 | -6.37 million constant LCU | — |
| 2016 | -14.33 million constant LCU | +124.8% |
| 2017 | 24.59 million constant LCU | -271.6% |
| 2018 | 4.70 million constant LCU | -80.9% |
| 2019 | -10.45 million constant LCU | -322.3% |
| 2020 | 27.00 million constant LCU | -358.4% |
| 2021 | 3.38 million constant LCU | -87.5% |
| 2022 | 4.35 million constant LCU | +28.9% |
| 2023 | 258.66 million constant LCU | +5840.0% |
| 2024 | 212.67 million constant LCU | -17.8% |
| 2025 | 239.20 million constant LCU | +12.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -1.69 billion constant LCU | -3.63 billion constant LCU | -837.16 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -3.38 billion constant LCU | -3.89 billion constant LCU | -2.97 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.28 billion constant LCU | -2.15 billion constant LCU | -517.93 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -61.54 million constant LCU | -485.29 million constant LCU | 209.69 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 124.21 million constant LCU | 3.38 million constant LCU | 258.66 million constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Seychelles
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.15 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.59 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -7.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0566 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 1,102 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate -6.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.8341 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 16,223 current LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 9.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9872 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Seychelles?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Seychelles was 239.20 million 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 Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 258.66 million constant LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.89 billion constant LCU in 1997.
- How does Seychelles rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Seychelles ranks 85th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,852.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles 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.