Terms of trade adjustment in South Africa
South Africa: Terms of trade adjustment was 150.88 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
150.88 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 46.1%
World rank
29th
of 179 countries
All-time high
290.80 billion constant LCU
in 2021
All-time low
-231.66 billion constant LCU
in 2000
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in South Africa, 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 South Africa stood at 150.88 billion constant LCU.
The figure is up 46.1% on the previous year and down 25.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in South Africa peaked at 290.80 billion constant LCU in 2021 and was at its lowest, -231.66 billion constant LCU, in 2000.
That places South Africa 29th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in South Africa, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -89.21 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | -101.44 billion constant LCU | +13.7% |
| 1962 | -117.24 billion constant LCU | +15.6% |
| 1963 | -134.20 billion constant LCU | +14.5% |
| 1964 | -135.08 billion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 1965 | -150.49 billion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 1966 | -152.10 billion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 1967 | -152.22 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 1968 | -142.80 billion constant LCU | -6.2% |
| 1969 | -140.65 billion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 1970 | -160.86 billion constant LCU | +14.4% |
| 1971 | -154.60 billion constant LCU | -3.9% |
| 1972 | -123.24 billion constant LCU | -20.3% |
| 1973 | -62.22 billion constant LCU | -49.5% |
| 1974 | -24.24 billion constant LCU | -61.0% |
| 1975 | -55.41 billion constant LCU | +128.6% |
| 1976 | -93.78 billion constant LCU | +69.3% |
| 1977 | -86.98 billion constant LCU | -7.3% |
| 1978 | -82.59 billion constant LCU | -5.0% |
| 1979 | -64.13 billion constant LCU | -22.4% |
| 1980 | -13.74 billion constant LCU | -78.6% |
| 1981 | -68.99 billion constant LCU | +402.2% |
| 1982 | -104.65 billion constant LCU | +51.7% |
| 1983 | -97.93 billion constant LCU | -6.4% |
| 1984 | -78.45 billion constant LCU | -19.9% |
| 1985 | -82.68 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 1986 | -71.40 billion constant LCU | -13.6% |
| 1987 | -55.69 billion constant LCU | -22.0% |
| 1988 | -71.54 billion constant LCU | +28.4% |
| 1989 | -94.78 billion constant LCU | +32.5% |
| 1990 | -103.49 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 1991 | -102.10 billion constant LCU | -1.3% |
| 1992 | -112.14 billion constant LCU | +9.8% |
| 1993 | -127.76 billion constant LCU | +13.9% |
| 1994 | -131.31 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1995 | -159.12 billion constant LCU | +21.2% |
| 1996 | -143.13 billion constant LCU | -10.0% |
| 1997 | -159.91 billion constant LCU | +11.7% |
| 1998 | -174.31 billion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 1999 | -199.62 billion constant LCU | +14.5% |
| 2000 | -231.66 billion constant LCU | +16.1% |
| 2001 | -229.88 billion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 2002 | -215.10 billion constant LCU | -6.4% |
| 2003 | -186.05 billion constant LCU | -13.5% |
| 2004 | -177.63 billion constant LCU | -4.5% |
| 2005 | -178.78 billion constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 2006 | -149.27 billion constant LCU | -16.5% |
| 2007 | -129.85 billion constant LCU | -13.0% |
| 2008 | -121.07 billion constant LCU | -6.8% |
| 2009 | -53.24 billion constant LCU | -56.0% |
| 2010 | 3.65 billion constant LCU | -106.9% |
| 2011 | 76.29 billion constant LCU | +1988.7% |
| 2012 | 21.85 billion constant LCU | -71.4% |
| 2013 | -2.84 billion constant LCU | -113.0% |
| 2014 | -27.77 billion constant LCU | +878.2% |
| 2015 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 19.45 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2017 | 76.17 billion constant LCU | +291.6% |
| 2018 | 55.70 billion constant LCU | -26.9% |
| 2019 | 104.90 billion constant LCU | +88.3% |
| 2020 | 201.16 billion constant LCU | +91.8% |
| 2021 | 290.80 billion constant LCU | +44.6% |
| 2022 | 174.63 billion constant LCU | -39.9% |
| 2023 | 107.12 billion constant LCU | -38.7% |
| 2024 | 103.30 billion constant LCU | -3.6% |
| 2025 | 150.88 billion constant LCU | +46.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -131.54 billion constant LCU | -152.22 billion constant LCU | -89.21 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | -90.81 billion constant LCU | -160.86 billion constant LCU | -24.24 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -73.98 billion constant LCU | -104.65 billion constant LCU | -13.74 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -141.29 billion constant LCU | -199.62 billion constant LCU | -102.10 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -167.25 billion constant LCU | -231.66 billion constant LCU | -53.24 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.74 billion constant LCU | -27.77 billion constant LCU | 104.90 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 171.31 billion constant LCU | 103.30 billion constant LCU | 290.80 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 26 United States of America 192.74 billion constant LCU compare
- 27 United Arab Emirates 167.02 billion constant LCU compare
- 28 Cameroon 166.52 billion constant LCU compare
- 30 Romania 136.19 billion constant LCU compare
- 31 Niger 131.51 billion constant LCU compare
- 32 Kyrgyzstan 105.61 billion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1225 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 808.52 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2.19 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 14,463 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0949 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 626.22 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 7,985 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 5.53 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in South Africa?
- Terms of trade adjustment in South Africa was 150.88 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 290.80 billion constant LCU in 2021.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -231.66 billion constant LCU in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- South Africa ranks 29th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this South Africa 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.