Terms of trade adjustment in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Terms of trade adjustment was 167.02 billion constant LCU in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
167.02 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 8.3%
World rank
27th
of 178 countries
All-time high
245.43 billion constant LCU
in 2008
All-time low
-187.71 billion constant LCU
in 2020
Years of data
23
2001–2023

Terms of trade adjustment in United Arab Emirates, 2001–2023

-200.0B-100.0B0100.0B200.0B2001201220232001: -45.2B constant LCU2002: -37.0B constant LCU2003: -44.8B constant LCU2004: -37.9B constant LCU2005: 27.8B constant LCU2006: 104.3B constant LCU2007: 138.7B constant LCU2008: 245.4B constant LCU2009: 65.4B constant LCU2010: 0 constant LCU2011: 125.8B constant LCU2012: 152.4B constant LCU2013: 164.1B constant LCU2014: 159.6B constant LCU2015: -81.7B constant LCU2016: -136.0B constant LCU2017: -81.0B constant LCU2018: -8.9B constant LCU2019: -43.1B constant LCU2020: -187.7B constant LCU2021: -89.1B constant LCU2022: 154.3B constant LCU2023: 167.0B constant LCU

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 United Arab Emirates is 167.02 billion constant LCU, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 8.3% on the previous year and up 1.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in United Arab Emirates peaked at 245.43 billion constant LCU in 2008 and was at its lowest, -187.71 billion constant LCU, in 2020.

That places United Arab Emirates 27th out of 178 countries with data for 2023, 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU) in United Arab Emirates, 2001 to 2023.
Year constant LCU Change
2001 -45.25 billion constant LCU
2002 -36.95 billion constant LCU -18.3%
2003 -44.80 billion constant LCU +21.2%
2004 -37.92 billion constant LCU -15.4%
2005 27.78 billion constant LCU -173.2%
2006 104.34 billion constant LCU +275.7%
2007 138.67 billion constant LCU +32.9%
2008 245.43 billion constant LCU +77.0%
2009 65.43 billion constant LCU -73.3%
2010 0 constant LCU -100.0%
2011 125.81 billion constant LCU
2012 152.38 billion constant LCU +21.1%
2013 164.14 billion constant LCU +7.7%
2014 159.55 billion constant LCU -2.8%
2015 -81.73 billion constant LCU -151.2%
2016 -136.02 billion constant LCU +66.4%
2017 -81.01 billion constant LCU -40.4%
2018 -8.94 billion constant LCU -89.0%
2019 -43.07 billion constant LCU +381.7%
2020 -187.71 billion constant LCU +335.8%
2021 -89.08 billion constant LCU -52.5%
2022 154.28 billion constant LCU -273.2%
2023 167.02 billion constant LCU +8.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 46.30 billion constant LCU -45.25 billion constant LCU 245.43 billion constant LCU 9
2010s 25.11 billion constant LCU -136.02 billion constant LCU 164.14 billion constant LCU 10
2020s 11.13 billion constant LCU -187.71 billion constant LCU 167.02 billion constant LCU 4

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 24 Ukraine 359.39 billion constant LCU compare
  2. 25 Serbia 283.01 billion constant LCU compare
  3. 26 United States of America 192.74 billion constant LCU compare
  4. 28 Cameroon 166.52 billion constant LCU compare
  5. 29 South Africa 150.88 billion constant LCU compare
  6. 30 Romania 136.19 billion constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 178 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is terms of trade adjustment in United Arab Emirates?
Terms of trade adjustment in United Arab Emirates was 167.02 billion constant LCU in 2023, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 245.43 billion constant LCU in 2008.
What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was -187.71 billion constant LCU in 2020.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for terms of trade adjustment?
United Arab Emirates ranks 27th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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Indicator
Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU)
Unit
constant LCU
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
178 places, 7,583 data points, 1960–2025
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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.