Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Philippines
Philippines: Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products was 3.9% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Philippines, 1988–2022
Source: Staff estimates. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Philippines is 3.9%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 14.2% on the previous year and up 59.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Philippines peaked at 18.6% in 1989 and was at its lowest, 2.3%, in 2015.
Philippines ranks 98th 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 | 18.6% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 2 |
| 1990s | 12.9% | 7.7% | 16.5% | 9 |
| 2000s | 5.5% | 4.7% | 6.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.3% | 2.3% | 4.6% | 9 |
| 2020s | 4.1% | 3.9% | 4.5% | 3 |
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More private sector data for Philippines
- Merchandise exports 83.72 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures exports 77.2% (2024)
- Food exports 10.4% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 141.20 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures imports 65.2% (2024)
- Food imports 15.0% (2024)
- Merchandise trade 46.2% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 51.45 billion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 19.5% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 29.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Philippines?
- Tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products in Philippines was 3.9% in 2022, according to Staff estimates.
- What is the highest tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 18.6% in 1989.
- What is the lowest tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.3% in 2015.
- How does Philippines rank for tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products?
- Philippines ranks 98th out of 184 countries with data for 2022.
- Is tariff rate, applied, weighted mean, primary products rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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).