Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Nepal
Nepal: Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products was 20.2% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Nepal, 1993–2022
Source: Staff estimates. Measured in %.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 20.2% for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in 2022.
The figure is up 4.4% on the previous year and up 17.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Nepal peaked at 73.0% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 11.3%, in 1993.
Nepal ranks 19th of 184 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.3% | 11.3% | 16.6% | 3 |
| 2000s | 15.7% | 14.1% | 22.4% | 9 |
| 2010s | 24.0% | 16.0% | 73.0% | 9 |
| 2020s | 19.4% | 18.7% | 20.2% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More private sector data for Nepal
- Merchandise exports 2.31 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures exports 47.5% (2022)
- Food exports 49.4% (2022)
- Merchandise imports 14.40 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures imports 52.5% (2022)
- Food imports 18.0% (2022)
- Merchandise trade 36.7% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.65 billion current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 20.4% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 9.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Nepal?
- Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Nepal was 20.2% in 2022, according to Staff estimates.
- What is the highest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 73.0% in 2019.
- What is the lowest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.3% in 1993.
- How does Nepal rank for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products?
- Nepal ranks 19th out of 184 countries with data for 2022.
- Is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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).