Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Zambia
Zambia: Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products was 12.9% in 2022. ▼ Falling
Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Zambia, 1993–2022
Source: Staff estimates. Measured in %.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 12.9% for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.3% on the previous year and up 14.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Zambia peaked at 32.7% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 8.4%, in 2011.
Zambia ranks 64th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23.4% | 17.3% | 29.4% | 2 |
| 2000s | 21.2% | 9.2% | 32.7% | 9 |
| 2010s | 11.2% | 8.4% | 13.3% | 7 |
| 2020s | 13.1% | 12.9% | 13.3% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More private sector data for Zambia
- Merchandise exports 13.31 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures exports 14.1% (2024)
- Food exports 8.7% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 13.17 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures imports 64.4% (2024)
- Food imports 7.8% (2024)
- Merchandise trade 91.7% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.38 billion current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 48.3% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 31.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Zambia?
- Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Zambia was 12.9% in 2022, according to Staff estimates.
- What is the highest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 32.7% in 2004.
- What is the lowest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.4% in 2011.
- How does Zambia rank for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products?
- Zambia ranks 64th out of 184 countries with data for 2022.
- Is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia 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).