Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Mexico
Mexico: Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products was 3.6% in 2022. ▼ Falling
Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Mexico, 1991–2022
Source: Staff estimates. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2022, tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Mexico stood at 3.6%. That is the lowest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is down 68.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Mexico peaked at 18.9% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 3.6%, in 2022.
That places Mexico 159th out of 184 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 26 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.3% | 11.0% | 15.6% | 6 |
| 2000s | 11.7% | 6.9% | 18.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.6% | 4.5% | 11.7% | 9 |
| 2020s | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More private sector data for Mexico
- Merchandise exports 664.84 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures exports 81.2% (2025)
- Food exports 7.5% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 683.02 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures imports 78.0% (2025)
- Food imports 6.3% (2025)
- Merchandise trade 73.5% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 63.79 billion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 34.1% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 31.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Mexico?
- Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Mexico was 3.6% in 2022, according to Staff estimates.
- What is the highest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 18.9% in 2003.
- What is the lowest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6% in 2022.
- How does Mexico rank for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products?
- Mexico ranks 159th out of 184 countries with data for 2022.
- Is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mexico 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).