Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Kenya
Kenya: Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products was 17.7% in 2022. ▬ Flat
Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Kenya, 1994–2022
Source: Staff estimates. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Kenya is 17.7%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 28.3% on the previous year and down 24.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Kenya peaked at 23.6% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 5.7%, in 2006.
That places Kenya 18th out of 184 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.3% | 15.5% | 17.0% | 2 |
| 2000s | 12.4% | 5.7% | 22.4% | 9 |
| 2010s | 14.1% | 7.2% | 23.6% | 9 |
| 2020s | 15.4% | 13.8% | 17.7% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More private sector data for Kenya
- Merchandise exports 8.60 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures exports 30.7% (2024)
- Food exports 49.2% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 21.61 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures imports 56.6% (2024)
- Food imports 16.3% (2024)
- Merchandise trade 22.2% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 7.49 billion current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 34.6% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 35.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Kenya?
- Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Kenya was 17.7% in 2022, according to Staff estimates.
- What is the highest tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 23.6% in 2012.
- What is the lowest tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.7% in 2006.
- How does Kenya rank for tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products?
- Kenya ranks 18th out of 184 countries with data for 2022.
- Is tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Kenya 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).