Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products (%) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products (%) was 23.3% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Rwanda, 1993–2022
Source: Staff estimates. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2022, tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Rwanda stood at 23.3%.
That represents a change of up 13.3% on the previous year and up 65.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Rwanda peaked at 58.9% in 1993 and was at its lowest, 11.6%, in 2011.
That places Rwanda 12th out of 184 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products (%) in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 58.9% | — |
| 2000 | 15.9% | -73.1% |
| 2001 | 14.1% | -10.9% |
| 2002 | 22.5% | +59.4% |
| 2003 | 13.1% | -42.0% |
| 2005 | 18.0% | +37.5% |
| 2006 | 17.2% | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 14.6% | -15.2% |
| 2009 | 13.7% | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 13.9% | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 11.6% | -16.4% |
| 2012 | 14.1% | +21.3% |
| 2013 | 14.6% | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 15.0% | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 14.8% | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 14.6% | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 17.0% | +16.6% |
| 2019 | 15.2% | -10.5% |
| 2020 | 15.7% | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 20.6% | +31.4% |
| 2022 | 23.3% | +13.3% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 23.3% is above the median for low income countries, which is 16.2%, 1.4× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 23.3% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 16.3%, 1.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58.9% | 58.9% | 58.9% | 1 |
| 2000s | 16.1% | 13.1% | 22.5% | 8 |
| 2010s | 14.5% | 11.6% | 17.0% | 9 |
| 2020s | 19.8% | 15.7% | 23.3% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More private sector data for Rwanda
- Merchandise trade 45.9% (2025)
- Food imports 22.4% (2022)
- Manufactures imports 50.0% (2022)
- Merchandise imports 5.07 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 965.12 million current US$ (2024)
- Food exports 27.2% (2022)
- Manufactures exports 10.4% (2022)
- Merchandise exports 2.45 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 857.32 million current US$ (2024)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 168.16 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Rwanda?
- Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Rwanda was 23.3% in 2022, according to Staff estimates.
- What is the highest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 58.9% in 1993.
- What is the lowest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.6% in 2011.
- How does Rwanda rank for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products?
- Rwanda ranks 12th out of 184 countries with data for 2022.
- Is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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).