Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products was 8.4% in 2020. ▼ Falling
Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2003–2020
Source: Staff estimates. Measured in %.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 8.4% for tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of down 24.2% on the previous year and down 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 12.0% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 8.4%, in 2020.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 57th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.4% | 10.5% | 12.0% | 5 |
| 2010s | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 3 |
| 2020s | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 54 Saint Kitts and Nevis 8.9% compare
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- 58 Saint Lucia 8.4% compare
- 59 Norway 8.3% compare
- 60 Cuba 8.0% compare
More private sector data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Merchandise exports 32.10 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures exports 17.9% (2023)
- Food exports 0.6% (2023)
- Merchandise imports 28.10 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures imports 50.2% (2023)
- Food imports 4.8% (2023)
- Merchandise trade 66.1% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 529.41 million current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 48.5% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 25.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Democratic Republic of Congo was 8.4% in 2020, according to Staff estimates.
- What is the highest tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 12.0% in 2003.
- What is the lowest tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.4% in 2020.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 57th out of 184 countries with data for 2020.
- Is tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, published as part of Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Weighted mean applied tariff is the average of effectively applied rates weighted by the product import shares corresponding to each partner country. 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 and import weights. To the extent possible, specific rates have been converted to their ad valorem equivalent rates and have been included in the calculation of weighted mean tariffs. Import weights were calculated using the United Nations Statistics Division's Commodity Trade (Comtrade) database. 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. Primary products are commodities classified in SITC revision 3 sections 0-4 plus division 68 (nonferrous metals).