Terms of trade adjustment in Sudan
Sudan: Terms of trade adjustment was 962.50 million constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Sudan, 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 Sudan stood at 962.50 million constant LCU.
The figure is up 112.5% on the previous year and up 302.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Sudan peaked at 4.81 billion constant LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, -725.54 million constant LCU, in 1999.
Sudan ranks 77th 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 Sudan, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.90 million constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 99.33 million constant LCU | +42.1% |
| 1962 | 67.33 million constant LCU | -32.2% |
| 1963 | -48.68 million constant LCU | -172.3% |
| 1964 | 98.93 million constant LCU | -303.2% |
| 1965 | 115.69 million constant LCU | +16.9% |
| 1966 | 33.07 million constant LCU | -71.4% |
| 1967 | -220.31 million constant LCU | -766.1% |
| 1968 | -357.50 million constant LCU | +62.3% |
| 1969 | -398.35 million constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 1970 | -416.75 million constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 1971 | -406.03 million constant LCU | -2.6% |
| 1972 | -489.41 million constant LCU | +20.5% |
| 1973 | -480.66 million constant LCU | -1.8% |
| 1974 | -350.91 million constant LCU | -27.0% |
| 1975 | -446.49 million constant LCU | +27.2% |
| 1976 | -462.56 million constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 1977 | -333.65 million constant LCU | -27.9% |
| 1978 | -270.42 million constant LCU | -19.0% |
| 1979 | -361.20 million constant LCU | +33.6% |
| 1980 | -418.15 million constant LCU | +15.8% |
| 1981 | -222.38 million constant LCU | -46.8% |
| 1982 | -150.49 million constant LCU | -32.3% |
| 1983 | -753,889 constant LCU | -99.5% |
| 1984 | -20.41 million constant LCU | +2607.3% |
| 1985 | -174.45 million constant LCU | +754.7% |
| 1986 | -240.25 million constant LCU | +37.7% |
| 1987 | -326.54 million constant LCU | +35.9% |
| 1988 | -189.63 million constant LCU | -41.9% |
| 1989 | -47.70 million constant LCU | -74.8% |
| 1990 | 107.75 million constant LCU | -325.9% |
| 1991 | -163.71 million constant LCU | -251.9% |
| 1992 | -170.04 million constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 240.60 million constant LCU | -241.5% |
| 1994 | 214.70 million constant LCU | -10.8% |
| 1995 | -53.19 million constant LCU | -124.8% |
| 1996 | -5,887 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 376.73 million constant LCU | -6399483.7% |
| 1998 | 252.84 million constant LCU | -32.9% |
| 1999 | -725.54 million constant LCU | -387.0% |
| 2000 | 2.99 billion constant LCU | -512.8% |
| 2001 | 1.52 billion constant LCU | -49.3% |
| 2002 | 874.62 million constant LCU | -42.4% |
| 2003 | 1.19 billion constant LCU | +36.4% |
| 2004 | 2.86 billion constant LCU | +139.4% |
| 2005 | 1.59 billion constant LCU | -44.2% |
| 2006 | 1.14 billion constant LCU | -28.4% |
| 2007 | 2.57 billion constant LCU | +125.3% |
| 2008 | 4.81 billion constant LCU | +87.1% |
| 2009 | 646.01 million constant LCU | -86.6% |
| 2010 | 3.48 billion constant LCU | +439.3% |
| 2011 | 146.34 million constant LCU | -95.8% |
| 2012 | 139.19 million constant LCU | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 202.17 million constant LCU | +45.3% |
| 2014 | 230.51 million constant LCU | +14.0% |
| 2015 | 239.06 million constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 301.12 million constant LCU | +26.0% |
| 2017 | 445.11 million constant LCU | +47.8% |
| 2018 | 519.13 million constant LCU | +16.6% |
| 2019 | 516.15 million constant LCU | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 1.21 billion constant LCU | +134.5% |
| 2021 | 1.37 billion constant LCU | +13.0% |
| 2022 | 1.76 billion constant LCU | +28.5% |
| 2023 | 866.68 million constant LCU | -50.7% |
| 2024 | 452.93 million constant LCU | -47.7% |
| 2025 | 962.50 million constant LCU | +112.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -54.06 million constant LCU | -398.35 million constant LCU | 115.69 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | -401.81 million constant LCU | -489.41 million constant LCU | -270.42 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -179.08 million constant LCU | -418.15 million constant LCU | -753,889 constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.01 million constant LCU | -725.54 million constant LCU | 376.73 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.02 billion constant LCU | 646.01 million constant LCU | 4.81 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 622.29 million constant LCU | 139.19 million constant LCU | 3.48 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.10 billion constant LCU | 452.93 million constant LCU | 1.76 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 74 Ghana 1.67 billion constant LCU compare
- 75 Panama 1.59 billion constant LCU compare
- 76 Estonia 1.52 billion constant LCU compare
- 78 Solomon Islands 940.40 million constant LCU compare
- 79 Sao Tome and Principe 805.18 million constant LCU compare
- 80 Montenegro 544.71 million constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Sudan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.1 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.4999 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 582.12 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 3.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 0.2029 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 236.24 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -71.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0056 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Sudan?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Sudan was 962.50 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.81 billion constant LCU in 2008.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -725.54 million constant LCU in 1999.
- How does Sudan rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Sudan ranks 77th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 302.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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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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.