Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Japan
Japan: Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products was 2.5% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Japan, 1988–2022
Source: Staff estimates. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2022, tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Japan stood at 2.5%.
That represents a change of down 16.8% on the previous year and down 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Japan peaked at 13.0% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.1%, in 2013.
Japan ranks 118th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.9% | 4.8% | 4.9% | 2 |
| 1990s | 7.3% | 4.7% | 10.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.9% | 3.1% | 13.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.6% | 1.1% | 6.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.2% | 2.5% | 4.2% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More private sector data for Japan
- Merchandise exports 738.34 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures exports 80.6% (2025)
- Food exports 1.3% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 755.55 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures imports 59.9% (2025)
- Food imports 9.8% (2025)
- Merchandise trade 33.7% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 242.56 billion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 13.6% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 66.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Japan?
- Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Japan was 2.5% in 2022, according to Staff estimates.
- What is the highest tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 13.0% in 2001.
- What is the lowest tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1% in 2013.
- How does Japan rank for tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products?
- Japan ranks 118th out of 184 countries with data for 2022.
- Is tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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).