Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products was 18.6% in 2022. β² Rising
Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Sierra Leone, 2004β2022
Source: Staff estimates. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Sierra Leone is 18.6%, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Sierra Leone peaked at 19.4% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 16.2%, in 2012.
Sierra Leone ranks 27th of 184 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.8% | 18.4% | 19.2% | 2 |
| 2010s | 16.4% | 16.2% | 16.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 19.1% | 18.6% | 19.4% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More private sector data for Sierra Leone
- Merchandise trade 45.9% (2025)
- Food imports 32.3% (2018)
- Manufactures imports 63.9% (2018)
- Merchandise imports 1.89 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 45.6% (2018)
- Manufactures exports 25.1% (2018)
- Merchandise exports 1.53 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 49.60 million current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 68.7% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 16.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Sierra Leone?
- Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Sierra Leone was 18.6% in 2022, according to Staff estimates.
- What is the highest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 19.4% in 2020.
- What is the lowest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.2% in 2012.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products?
- Sierra Leone ranks 27th out of 184 countries with data for 2022.
- Is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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).