Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products (%) in Philippines
Philippines: Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products (%) was 4.8% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Philippines, 1988–2022
Source: Staff estimates. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Philippines is 4.8%, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Philippines peaked at 29.8% in 1988 and was at its lowest, 4.5%, in 2020.
That places Philippines 119th out of 184 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products (%) in Philippines, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 29.8% | — |
| 1989 | 29.8% | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 20.9% | -30.0% |
| 1992 | 20.7% | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 24.8% | +20.0% |
| 1994 | 23.1% | -6.9% |
| 1995 | 22.1% | -4.2% |
| 1996 | 16.5% | -25.6% |
| 1997 | 16.2% | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 11.7% | -27.6% |
| 1999 | 10.9% | -7.0% |
| 2000 | 8.2% | -25.0% |
| 2001 | 8.2% | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 6.7% | -18.8% |
| 2003 | 5.7% | -13.7% |
| 2004 | 6.2% | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 6.2% | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 6.0% | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 6.2% | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 6.3% | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 6.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 4.9% | -21.1% |
| 2012 | 4.8% | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 4.8% | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 4.7% | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 5.8% | +24.0% |
| 2017 | 4.6% | -20.9% |
| 2018 | 5.9% | +29.3% |
| 2019 | 4.5% | -23.3% |
| 2020 | 4.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 5.0% | +10.7% |
| 2022 | 4.8% | -2.2% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 4.8% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.6%, 73% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 4.8% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.2%, 78% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 29.8% | 29.8% | 29.8% | 2 |
| 1990s | 18.5% | 10.9% | 24.8% | 9 |
| 2000s | 6.6% | 5.7% | 8.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.2% | 4.5% | 6.3% | 9 |
| 2020s | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 116 Malaysia 5.0% compare
- 117 Kazakhstan 4.9% compare
- 118 Botswana 4.8% compare
- 120 United Arab Emirates 4.7% compare
- 121 South Africa 4.6% compare
- 122 El Salvador 4.5% compare
More private sector data for Philippines
- Merchandise trade 46.2% (2025)
- Food imports 14.8% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 69.5% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 141.20 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 37.63 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 10.8% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 76.5% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 83.72 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 51.47 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 716.89 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Philippines?
- Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Philippines was 4.8% in 2022, according to Staff estimates.
- What is the highest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 29.8% in 1988.
- What is the lowest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.5% in 2020.
- How does Philippines rank for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products?
- Philippines ranks 119th out of 184 countries with data for 2022.
- Is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. 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, 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).