Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products (%) in Libya
Libya: Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products (%) was 4.4% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Libya, 1996–2021
Source: Staff estimates. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Libya stood at 4.4%.
That represents a change of down 8.9% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Libya peaked at 56.0% in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2006.
That places Libya 124th out of 184 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products (%) in Libya, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 56.0% | — |
| 2002 | 48.2% | -13.9% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 4.8% | — |
| 2021 | 4.4% | -8.9% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 4.4% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.6%, 67% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Libya's 4.4% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7.2%, 61% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 56.0% | 56.0% | 56.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 24.1% | 0.0% | 48.2% | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.6% | 4.4% | 4.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 121 South Africa 4.6% compare
- 122 El Salvador 4.5% compare
- 123 Kyrgyzstan 4.5% compare
- 125 Kuwait 4.4% compare
- 126 Myanmar 4.3% compare
- 127 Oman 4.2% compare
More private sector data for Libya
- Merchandise trade 102.7% (2025)
- Food imports 21.6% (2019)
- Manufactures imports 62.7% (2019)
- Merchandise imports 19.31 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 9.30 billion current US$ (2023)
- Food exports 0.1% (2019)
- Manufactures exports 0.6% (2019)
- Merchandise exports 30.09 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 628.90 million current US$ (2023)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 4,034 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Libya?
- Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Libya was 4.4% in 2021, according to Staff estimates.
- What is the highest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 56.0% in 1996.
- What is the lowest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2006.
- How does Libya rank for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products?
- Libya ranks 124th out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Libya 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).