Terms of trade adjustment in Mexico
Mexico: Terms of trade adjustment was 1.13 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Mexico, 1960–2025
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 Mexico is 1.13 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.7% on the previous year and up 962.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Mexico peaked at 1.39 trillion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, -401.50 billion constant LCU, in 1988.
That places Mexico 18th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 104.67 billion constant LCU | 68.83 billion constant LCU | 137.15 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 186.64 billion constant LCU | 120.75 billion constant LCU | 284.06 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -69.94 billion constant LCU | -401.50 billion constant LCU | 303.62 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -112.38 billion constant LCU | -253.07 billion constant LCU | 76.91 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 475.47 billion constant LCU | 101.63 billion constant LCU | 926.25 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 157.66 billion constant LCU | -137.96 billion constant LCU | 477.63 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 621.41 billion constant LCU | -214.24 billion constant LCU | 1.39 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Mexico
- DEC alternative conversion factor 19.24 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.18 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 61.48 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 2.35 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 121.91 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -1.08 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -56.34 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 258,981 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 13,730 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 34.17 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Mexico?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Mexico was 1.13 trillion 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 1.39 trillion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was -401.50 billion constant LCU in 1988.
- How does Mexico rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Mexico ranks 18th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 962.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.