How trade-weighted applied tariffs changed in seven African economies
The published 2022 trade-weighted rates were 11.70% in Kenya, 11.11% in Rwanda, 9.34% in Nigeria and 4.66% in South Africa. The seven-country series has different end years.
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Africa Across Borders Editorial Team
2001 to 2022Trade-weighted applied tariff by country
Kenya and Rwanda changed in different directions in 2022
Kenya’s published average rose from 9.30% in 2021 to 11.70% in 2022. Rwanda’s fell from 11.97% to 11.11%. Nigeria’s declined from 12.20% to 9.34%. Source 1
The last shared year was 2015
In 2015, Ethiopia’s rate was 12.14%, Kenya’s 11.47%, Rwanda’s 9.75% and Nigeria’s 8.22%. The rates in Egypt, South Africa and Morocco were 7.08%, 4.38% and 3.42%. The later table includes only the years the source reports for each economy. Source 1
An import-weighted rate can move with trade composition
A product or partner that accounts for more imports receives more weight. The average can change when import patterns shift even if tariff schedules remain unchanged. A simple average across tariff lines answers a different question. Source 2
The rate on a shipment depends on the product and origin
Tariff classification, trade preferences and origin rules can affect the applied rate on a particular good. Use the aggregate indicator to compare recorded trade patterns and check tariff-line schedules for a specific shipment. Source 2