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Samoa Tariff Rate

Samoa's tariff rate fell to 11.92% in 2020, down from 12.93% in 2018, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 1.01% from the previous year. Samoa has tariff rate higher than the global median (11.92% vs median 5.90%). Compared with the median in Oceania, Samoa is higher (11.92% vs regional median 8.34%) and ranks 2nd out of 12 countries in Oceania.

Yearly Historical Data (2011-2020)

(in %)
Year Tariff Rate (%)
2020 11.92%
2018 12.93%
2017 12.22%
2016 12.2%
2015 13.06%
2014 12.8%
2013 11.79%
2012 11.86%
2011 12.71%
Samoa Tariff Rate : Definition
Tariff Rate measures the simple average of the import taxes applied by Samoa on all products, expressed as a percentage.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Exports $42.91M $43.3M 2023
Annual Imports $473.31M $445.41M 2023
Exports (% GDP) 29.32% 28.75% 2024
FDI Inflows (% GDP) 0.35% 0.26% 2024
Imports (% GDP) 53.82% 61.9% 2024
Net Trade (Goods & Services, BoP) -$206.02M -$214.59M 2024
Trade (% GDP) 83.13% 90.66% 2024