Mexico Terms of Trade

Net barter terms of trade index (2015 = 100).

Terms of Trade in Mexico increased to 104.40 points in 2024 from 101.40 points in 2023.

104.4
▲ +3.02024 · previous 101.4Annual · index points · Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators

Mexico Terms of Trade — History

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Mexico Terms of Trade — analysis in simple words

Latest reading

Terms of Trade in Mexico increased to 104.40 points in 2024 from 101.40 points in 2023.

Over the last three years it rose twice and fell once.

Recent trend

A year earlier (2023) it was 101.4, so the latest figure is 3.0 higher.

Over the past five years the average was 103.2, with a range from 98.9 to 107.9. The latest value is above that five-year average.

Historical context

This data series starts in 2005 and has 20 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 75% of all of them.

The highest value on record is 107.9 (2020) and the lowest is 92.4 (2005). The long-run average is 101.6.

Compared with other countries

Among 205 economies with recent data, Mexico ranks 92nd from the top. The median across all these economies is 101.2, so Mexico is above the typical country.

Among 19 major economies tracked on this site it ranks 8th.

Within Latin America & Caribbean (39 economies with data) it ranks 16th; the regional median is 99.9.

Statistics

Latest
104.42024
Previous
101.4
5-year average
103.2
Long-run average
101.6since 2005
All-time high
107.92020
All-time low
92.42005
Observations
20Annual

Recent Data

PeriodValueChange
2024104.4▲ +3.0
2023101.4▲ +2.5
202298.9▼ −4.6
2021103.5▼ −4.4
2020107.9▲ +2.7
2019105.2▲ +3.2
2018102.0▼ −0.7
2017102.7▼ −0.5
2016103.2▲ +3.2
2015100.0▲ +2.3
201497.7■ 0.0
201397.7▼ −2.5
2012100.2▼ −0.7
2011100.9▼ −4.2
2010105.1▼ −0.9
2009106.0▲ +5.6
2008100.4▼ −1.8
2007102.2▲ +2.3
200699.9▲ +7.5
200592.4

Terms of Trade — Mexico vs Peers

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Understanding Terms of Trade — a simple guide

What it measures

The ratio of export prices to import prices, indexed to 2015 = 100.

How it is calculated

Export price index ÷ import price index × 100 (2015 = 100).

Simple example

If export prices rise faster than import prices, the index goes above 100.

▲ When it is high or rising

An improving index raises national income.

▼ When it is low or falling

A falling index means imports became relatively more expensive.

Why it matters for the economy and markets

An improving terms of trade raises national income without any change in volumes.

How to read it

Commodity exporters see large swings as commodity prices move.

Data source

World Bank — World Development Indicators (series TT.PRI.MRCH.XD.WD), annual data from 2005 to 2024. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current terms of trade of Mexico?
Mexico terms of trade was 104.4 in 2024, compared with 101.4 in the previous period, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the highest and lowest terms of trade of Mexico?
Since 2005, the highest reading was 107.9 (2020) and the lowest was 92.4 (2005).
What does terms of trade measure?
The ratio of export prices to import prices, indexed to 2015 = 100.

Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.