Terms of trade adjustment in Germany
Germany: Terms of trade adjustment was -5.41 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Germany, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Germany recorded -5.41 billion constant LCU for terms of trade adjustment in 2025.
That represents a change of up 53.5% on the previous year and up 84.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Germany peaked at 0 constant LCU in 2020 and was at its lowest, -94.50 billion constant LCU, in 2022.
Germany ranks 133rd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -13.41 billion constant LCU | -22.29 billion constant LCU | -3.03 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -38.50 billion constant LCU | -57.02 billion constant LCU | -17.14 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -17.70 billion constant LCU | -36.10 billion constant LCU | -5.94 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -37.97 billion constant LCU | -75.73 billion constant LCU | -14.74 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -49.89 billion constant LCU | -87.21 billion constant LCU | -12.04 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -30.20 billion constant LCU | -94.50 billion constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Germany
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -57.62 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -65.12 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 425.09 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 480.35 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 161.81 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 182.85 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 55,476 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 60,200 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 4.63 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Germany?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Germany was -5.41 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 0 constant LCU in 2020.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -94.50 billion constant LCU in 2022.
- How does Germany rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Germany ranks 133rd out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.