Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Malaysia
Malaysia: Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products was 5.0% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Malaysia, 1988–2022
Source: Staff estimates. Measured in %.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 5.0% for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in 2022.
The figure is down 11.6% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Malaysia peaked at 25.6% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.8%, in 2014.
Malaysia ranks 116th of 184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17.2% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 1 |
| 1990s | 15.3% | 13.4% | 17.7% | 6 |
| 2000s | 9.9% | 3.5% | 25.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.9% | 1.8% | 10.9% | 6 |
| 2020s | 5.3% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 113 Vietnam 5.4% compare
- 114 Namibia 5.1% compare
- 115 French Polynesia 5.0% compare
- 117 Kazakhstan 4.9% compare
- 118 Botswana 4.8% compare
- 119 Philippines 4.8% compare
More private sector data for Malaysia
- Merchandise exports 376.04 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures exports 72.7% (2025)
- Food exports 10.4% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 340.44 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures imports 72.0% (2025)
- Food imports 8.3% (2025)
- Merchandise trade 151.7% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 53.33 billion current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 25.7% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 45.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Malaysia?
- Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Malaysia was 5.0% in 2022, according to Staff estimates.
- What is the highest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 25.6% in 2004.
- What is the lowest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.8% in 2014.
- How does Malaysia rank for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products?
- Malaysia ranks 116th out of 184 countries with data for 2022.
- Is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, published as part of Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Simple mean applied tariff is the unweighted average of effectively applied rates for all products subject to tariffs calculated for all traded goods. Data are classified using the Harmonized System of trade at the six- or eight-digit level. Tariff line data were matched to Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) revision 3 codes to define commodity groups. Effectively applied tariff rates at the six- and eight-digit product level are averaged for products in each commodity group. When the effectively applied rate is unavailable, the most favored nation rate is used instead. To the extent possible, specific rates have been converted to their ad valorem equivalent rates and have been included in the calculation of simple mean tariffs. Primary products are commodities classified in SITC revision 3 sections 0-4 plus division 68 (nonferrous metals).