Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products was 24.6% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Zimbabwe, 1996–2021
Source: Staff estimates. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Zimbabwe is 24.6%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 134.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Zimbabwe peaked at 36.4% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 7.2%, in 2016.
Zimbabwe ranks 7th of 184 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29.3% | 21.2% | 36.4% | 4 |
| 2000s | 21.5% | 19.3% | 26.4% | 5 |
| 2010s | 15.3% | 7.2% | 21.3% | 5 |
| 2020s | 24.6% | 24.6% | 24.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 4 Nauru 26.9% compare
- 5 Central African Republic 25.5% compare
- 6 Equatorial Guinea 24.6% compare
- 8 Chad 24.1% compare
- 9 Uganda 23.8% compare
- 10 South Korea 23.8% compare
More private sector data for Zimbabwe
- Merchandise exports 9.71 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures exports 6.7% (2024)
- Food exports 21.6% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 10.11 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures imports 58.3% (2024)
- Food imports 19.0% (2024)
- Merchandise trade 38.7% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 438.49 million current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 34.1% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 37.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Zimbabwe?
- Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Zimbabwe was 24.6% in 2021, according to Staff estimates.
- What is the highest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 36.4% in 1999.
- What is the lowest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.2% in 2016.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products?
- Zimbabwe ranks 7th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 134.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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).