Terms of trade adjustment in Thailand
Thailand: Terms of trade adjustment was -333.72 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-333.72 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 138.5%
World rank
163rd
of 178 countries
All-time high
671.28 billion constant LCU
in 2016
All-time low
-333.72 billion constant LCU
in 2025
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Thailand, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Thailand recorded -333.72 billion constant LCU for terms of trade adjustment in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is down 138.5% on the previous year and down 168.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Thailand peaked at 671.28 billion constant LCU in 2016 and was at its lowest, -333.72 billion constant LCU, in 2025.
Thailand ranks 163rd of 178 countries on this measure, 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 Thailand, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 24.88 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 26.11 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1962 | 30.36 billion constant LCU | +16.3% |
| 1963 | 31.22 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1964 | 40.01 billion constant LCU | +28.1% |
| 1965 | 43.87 billion constant LCU | +9.7% |
| 1966 | 61.97 billion constant LCU | +41.2% |
| 1967 | 68.25 billion constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 1968 | 78.49 billion constant LCU | +15.0% |
| 1969 | 89.03 billion constant LCU | +13.4% |
| 1970 | 73.42 billion constant LCU | -17.5% |
| 1971 | 39.84 billion constant LCU | -45.7% |
| 1972 | 64.34 billion constant LCU | +61.5% |
| 1973 | 123.56 billion constant LCU | +92.1% |
| 1974 | 85.40 billion constant LCU | -30.9% |
| 1975 | 59.17 billion constant LCU | -30.7% |
| 1976 | 63.52 billion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 1977 | 55.02 billion constant LCU | -13.4% |
| 1978 | 60.11 billion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 1979 | 74.76 billion constant LCU | +24.4% |
| 1980 | 62.43 billion constant LCU | -16.5% |
| 1981 | 33.80 billion constant LCU | -45.9% |
| 1982 | -6.14 billion constant LCU | -118.2% |
| 1983 | 37.78 billion constant LCU | -715.6% |
| 1984 | 64.38 billion constant LCU | +70.4% |
| 1985 | -11.38 billion constant LCU | -117.7% |
| 1986 | 9.48 billion constant LCU | -183.3% |
| 1987 | 31.64 billion constant LCU | +233.7% |
| 1988 | 69.51 billion constant LCU | +119.7% |
| 1989 | 52.15 billion constant LCU | -25.0% |
| 1990 | 9.03 billion constant LCU | -82.7% |
| 1991 | 27.77 billion constant LCU | +207.7% |
| 1992 | 64.59 billion constant LCU | +132.6% |
| 1993 | 71.57 billion constant LCU | +10.8% |
| 1994 | 135.89 billion constant LCU | +89.9% |
| 1995 | 235.47 billion constant LCU | +73.3% |
| 1996 | 258.57 billion constant LCU | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 283.85 billion constant LCU | +9.8% |
| 1998 | 211.87 billion constant LCU | -25.4% |
| 1999 | 90.05 billion constant LCU | -57.5% |
| 2000 | 34.64 billion constant LCU | -61.5% |
| 2001 | -31.17 billion constant LCU | -190.0% |
| 2002 | 1.12 million constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 64.37 billion constant LCU | +5766249.9% |
| 2004 | 120.77 billion constant LCU | +87.6% |
| 2005 | 76.84 billion constant LCU | -36.4% |
| 2006 | 34.73 billion constant LCU | -54.8% |
| 2007 | 204.12 billion constant LCU | +487.7% |
| 2008 | -29.00 billion constant LCU | -114.2% |
| 2009 | 102.53 billion constant LCU | -453.5% |
| 2010 | 130.88 billion constant LCU | +27.7% |
| 2011 | -88.87 billion constant LCU | -167.9% |
| 2012 | -139.69 billion constant LCU | +57.2% |
| 2013 | -25.16 billion constant LCU | -82.0% |
| 2014 | 670.65 million constant LCU | -102.7% |
| 2015 | 484.29 billion constant LCU | +72111.6% |
| 2016 | 671.28 billion constant LCU | +38.6% |
| 2017 | 627.66 billion constant LCU | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 530.34 billion constant LCU | -15.5% |
| 2019 | 525.63 billion constant LCU | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 453.14 billion constant LCU | -13.8% |
| 2021 | 150.20 billion constant LCU | -66.9% |
| 2022 | -246.12 billion constant LCU | -263.9% |
| 2023 | -139.58 billion constant LCU | -43.3% |
| 2024 | -139.92 billion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 2025 | -333.72 billion constant LCU | +138.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 49.42 billion constant LCU | 24.88 billion constant LCU | 89.03 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 69.92 billion constant LCU | 39.84 billion constant LCU | 123.56 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.37 billion constant LCU | -11.38 billion constant LCU | 69.51 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 138.87 billion constant LCU | 9.03 billion constant LCU | 283.85 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.78 billion constant LCU | -31.17 billion constant LCU | 204.12 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 271.70 billion constant LCU | -139.69 billion constant LCU | 671.28 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -42.67 billion constant LCU | -333.72 billion constant LCU | 453.14 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Thailand
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.97 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 1 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 8,057 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 1.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 32.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 264,922 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 2.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.8419 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Thailand?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Thailand was -333.72 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 671.28 billion constant LCU in 2016.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was -333.72 billion constant LCU in 2025.
- How does Thailand rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Thailand ranks 163rd out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 168.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.