Terms of trade adjustment in Belgium
Belgium: Terms of trade adjustment was -20.53 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Belgium, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Belgium recorded -20.53 billion constant LCU for terms of trade adjustment in 2025.
The figure is down 45.9% on the previous year and down 608.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Belgium peaked at 9.35 billion constant LCU in 1998 and was at its lowest, -23.10 billion constant LCU, in 2022.
That places Belgium 145th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.53 billion constant LCU | 1.52 billion constant LCU | 4.40 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.73 billion constant LCU | -5.04 billion constant LCU | 3.74 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.19 billion constant LCU | 3.45 billion constant LCU | 9.35 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.80 billion constant LCU | -6.37 billion constant LCU | 6.67 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -4.03 billion constant LCU | -7.24 billion constant LCU | -37.82 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -13.17 billion constant LCU | -23.10 billion constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Belgium
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -10.14 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -10.98 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 60.55 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 68.42 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 10.13 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 10.96 billion current US$ (2024)
- GNI per capita 54,441 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 59,500 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 650.12 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Belgium?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Belgium was -20.53 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 9.35 billion constant LCU in 1998.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.10 billion constant LCU in 2022.
- How does Belgium rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Belgium ranks 145th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 608.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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.