Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products (%) in Yemen
Yemen: Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products (%) was 6.3% in 2017. ▼ Falling
Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Yemen, 2000–2017
Source: Staff estimates. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Yemen is 6.3%, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and down 35.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Yemen peaked at 14.0% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 6.1%, in 2013.
That places Yemen 105th out of 184 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products (%) in Yemen, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14.0% | — |
| 2006 | 9.7% | -30.4% |
| 2009 | 7.1% | -27.1% |
| 2011 | 6.6% | -7.5% |
| 2012 | 6.4% | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 6.7% | +9.5% |
| 2016 | 6.2% | -6.7% |
| 2017 | 6.3% | +0.6% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 6.3% is below the median for low income countries, which is 16.2%, 39% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 6.3% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7.2%, 87% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.3% | 7.1% | 14.0% | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.4% | 6.1% | 6.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More private sector data for Yemen
- Merchandise trade 24.7% (2025)
- Food imports 44.0% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 40.8% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 4.65 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 1.45 billion current US$ (2016)
- Food exports 63.4% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 5.9% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 196.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 308.66 million current US$ (2016)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 4.69 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Yemen?
- Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products in Yemen was 6.3% in 2017, according to Staff estimates.
- What is the highest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 14.0% in 2000.
- What is the lowest tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.1% in 2013.
- How does Yemen rank for tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products?
- Yemen ranks 105th out of 184 countries with data for 2017.
- Is tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Yemen 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).