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Saudi Arabia Tariff Rate

Saudi Arabia's tariff rate rose to 5.96% in 2022, up from 4.7% in 2020, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 1.26% from the previous year. Saudi Arabia has tariff rate higher than the global median (5.96% vs median 5.90%). Compared with the median in Asia, Saudi Arabia is higher (5.96% vs regional median 5.36%) and ranks 14th out of 45 countries in Asia.

Yearly Historical Data (1994-2022)

(in %)
Year Tariff Rate (%)
2022 5.96%
2020 4.7%
2017 4.54%
2015 5.08%
2014 4.03%
2013 4.15%
2012 4.15%
2011 4.83%
2009 3.28%
2008 3.33%
2007 4.02%
2006 4.16%
2005 4.19%
2004 6.66%
2003 6.64%
2002 6.77%
2001 12.68%
2000 12.65%
1999 12.37%
1994 12.32%
Saudi Arabia Tariff Rate : Definition
Tariff Rate measures the simple average of the import taxes applied by Saudi Arabia on all products, expressed as a percentage.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Exports $305.5B $320.02B 2024
Annual Imports $232.81B $206.94B 2024
Balance of Trade SAR 26.9B SAR 19.5B Jul'25
Exports SAR 102.4B SAR 92.3B Jul'25
Exports (% GDP) 29.16% 30.24% 2024
FDI Inflows (% GDP) 1.27% 1.87% 2024
Imports SAR 75.5B SAR 72.8B Jul'25
Imports (% GDP) 25.64% 23.93% 2024
Net Trade (Goods & Services, BoP) $43.89B $78.82B 2024
Trade (% GDP) 54.8% 54.17% 2024