Terms of trade adjustment in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Terms of trade adjustment was -265.67 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Sri Lanka, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, terms of trade adjustment in Sri Lanka stood at -265.67 billion constant LCU.
The figure is down 15.5% on the previous year and down 478.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Sri Lanka peaked at 83.97 billion constant LCU in 2017 and was at its lowest, -549.55 billion constant LCU, in 2008.
Sri Lanka ranks 161st of 178 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -89.30 billion constant LCU | -123.41 billion constant LCU | -48.88 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | -112.91 billion constant LCU | -180.46 billion constant LCU | -53.56 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -133.14 billion constant LCU | -201.10 billion constant LCU | 27.48 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -221.63 billion constant LCU | -277.21 billion constant LCU | -148.99 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -279.04 billion constant LCU | -549.55 billion constant LCU | -100.32 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.18 billion constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 83.97 billion constant LCU | 5 |
| 2020s | -199.08 billion constant LCU | -335.86 billion constant LCU | 70.23 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Sri Lanka
- DEC alternative conversion factor 300.95 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 2.39 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 7.96 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 3.79 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 12.59 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -608.65 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -2.02 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 1.48 million current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 4,670 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 32.14 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Sri Lanka?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Sri Lanka was -265.67 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 83.97 billion constant LCU in 2017.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -549.55 billion constant LCU in 2008.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Sri Lanka ranks 161st out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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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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.