Worldwide weighted tariff-average

Sub-categories

Choose categories from the dropdowns below to see different breakdowns of the data. Some will not be available until a higher level is chosen.

Download source data (.csv)

Download source data for disaggregations (.csv)

No headline data available

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from UK statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Worldwide weighted tariff-average
Indicator description

Value in percentage of weighted average tariffs applied to the imports of goods. The average level of customs tariff rates applied worldwide can be used as an indicator of the degree of success achieved by multilateral negotiations and regional trade agreements.
Geographical coverage

United Kingdom
Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)
Definitions

Most favoured nation (MFN) - treating all trading partners equally. Under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreements, countries cannot normally discriminate between their trading partners. MFN suggests that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners.

Preferential status - this is the term used in the WTO for trade preferences, such as lower or zero tariffs, which a member may offer to a trade partner unilaterally.

Tariffs - customs duties on merchandise imports, levied either on an ad valorem basis (percentage of value) or on a specific basis (e.g. $7 per 100 kg)

Weighted average - in order to aggregate tariff value for country groups it is recommended to make use of a weighting methodology based on the value of goods imported.
Available disaggregations

Product sector
Calculations

The statistics are provided in a ready, calculated format from the International Trade Centre (ITC), using Market Access Map data. See the metadata file link in the Global metadata tab for details on the calculations
Other information

Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has not been identified in collaboration with topic experts.
Data last updated 07 August 2023
Metadata last updated 07 August 2023

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Worldwide weighted tariff-average
Target name

Promote a universal, rules-based, open, non‐discriminatory and equitable multilateral trading system under the World Trade Organization, including through the conclusion of negotiations under its Doha Development Agenda
UN designated tier

Tier I
UN custodian agency

World Trade Organization (WTO), The International Trade Centre (ITC), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals metadata for target 17.10 opens in a new window

Source 1

Organisation

United Nations (UN)
Periodicity

Annual
Earliest available data

2021
Geographical coverage

United Kingdom
Link to data source UN SDG Global database opens in a new window
Release date 10 July 2023
Next release

To be announced: We plan to update indicator data within 4 months of data being released
Statistical classification

Official International
Contact details

Not available for this source
Other information

Select 17.10.1 under ‘Data series’. Under ‘Geographic Areas’ deselect the default options and search for ‘United Kingdom’. The resulting tables can then be downloaded.
Back to top