Terms of trade adjustment in Philippines
Philippines: Terms of trade adjustment was -666.64 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Philippines, 1981–2025
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 Philippines is -666.64 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 45 years on record.
That represents a change of down 10.0% on the previous year and down 313.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Philippines peaked at 426.79 billion constant LCU in 2010 and was at its lowest, -666.64 billion constant LCU, in 2025.
That places Philippines 166th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -14.34 billion constant LCU | -98.14 billion constant LCU | 96.45 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 1990s | 70.98 billion constant LCU | -11.90 billion constant LCU | 308.51 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 340.94 billion constant LCU | 239.82 billion constant LCU | 424.46 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 199.47 billion constant LCU | -163.41 billion constant LCU | 426.79 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -475.50 billion constant LCU | -666.64 billion constant LCU | -47.35 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Philippines
- DEC alternative conversion factor 57.51 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.79 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 31.17 billion current US$ (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 4.19 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 72.84 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 275,706 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 4,850 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 32.20 trillion current LCU (2025)
- GNI 559.93 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method 566.82 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Philippines?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Philippines was -666.64 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 426.79 billion constant LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was -666.64 billion constant LCU in 2025.
- How does Philippines rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Philippines ranks 166th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 313.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.