This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Kenya statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Kenyan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Kenyan-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development |
|---|---|
| Target |
Realize timely implementation of duty-free and quota-free market access on a lasting basis for all least developed countries, consistent with World Trade Organization decisions, including by ensuring that preferential rules of origin applicable to imports from least developed countries are transparent and simple, and contribute to facilitating market access. |
| Indicator |
Weighted average tariffs faced by developing countries, least developed countries and small island developing States |
| Metadata update |
2023 |
| Related indicators |
None |
| Organisation |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Contact person(s) |
Director Macroeconomic Statistics |
| Contact organisation unit |
Directorate of Macroeconomic Statistics |
| Contact person function |
Production and dissemination of Macroeconomic Statistics |
| Contact phone |
+254-202-911-000 |
| Contact mail |
30266-00100, Nairobi Kenya |
| Contact email |
directormacro@knbs.or.ke |
| Definition and concepts |
Definitions: This indicator is the average import tariffs (in per cent) faced by products exported from developing countries and least developed countries. Concepts: Tariffs: Tariffs are 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). Tariffs can be used to create a price advantage for similar locally-produced goods and for raising government revenues. Trade remedy measures and taxes are not considered to be tariffs. Tariff in HS chapters 01-97 is taken into consideration. Tariff line or National Tariff lines (NTL): National Tariff Line codes refer to the classification codes, applied to merchandise goods by individual countries that are longer than the HS six-digit level. Countries are free to introduce national distinctions for tariffs and many other purposes. The national tariff line codes are based on the HS system but are longer than six digits. For example, the six digit HS code 010120 refers to Asses, mules and hinnies, live, whereas the US National Tariff line code 010120.10 refers to live purebred breeding asses, 010120.20 refers to live asses other than purebred breeding asses and 010120.30 refers to mules and hinnies imported for immediate slaughter. |
| Unit of measure |
Per cent (%) |
| Classifications |
Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS), Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) |
| Data sources |
Kenya Revenue Authority |
| Data collection method |
Administrative records |
| Data collection calendar |
Annual |
| Data release calendar |
April every year |
| Data providers |
Kenya Revenue Authority |
| Data compilers |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Institutional mandate |
According to the Statistics Act of 2006, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is mandated to collect, compile , analyze, publish and disseminate official statistics for public use |
| Rationale |
The average level of customs tariff rates faced by developing countries and least developed countries allows observing at which pace the multilateral system is advancing toward the implementation of duty-free and quota-free market access. |
| Comment and limitations |
Tariffs are only part of the trade limitation factors to the implementation of duty-free and quota-free market access, especially when looking at exports of developing or least developed countries under non-reciprocal preferential treatment that set criteria for eligibility. Accurate estimates on non-tariff measures do not exist, thus the calculations on market access are limited to tariffs only. |
| Method of computation |
Some tariff rates which are not expressed in ad valorem form (e.g., specific duties) need to be converted in ad valorem equivalents (i.e. in per cent of the import value). The conversion is made at the tariff line level for each importer by using the unit value method. Import unit values are calculated from import values and quantities. Only a limited number of non-ad valorem tariff rates (i.e. technical duties) cannot be provided with ad valorem equivalents (AVE) and are excluded from the calculation. This methodology also allows for cross-country comparisons. |
| Validation |
None |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
None |
| Quality management |
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is ISO certified based on 9001:2015 Standard requirements. The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control, are carried out following the methodological framework and standards established by the KNBS, in compliance with the Internationally acceptable standards. |
| Quality assurance |
The KNBS adheres to Kenya Statistical Quality Assurance Framework (KesQAF) that underlines principles to be assured in managing the statistical production processes and output. Data consistency and quality checks are conducted through Technical Working Groups (TWGs) before publication and dissemination. |
| Quality assessment |
The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control are subjected to a set criteria and standards to ensure conformity. |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
Data is available from 2015 onwards |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
Consistent and comparable |
| References and Documentation |
https://unstats.un.org/unsd/publication/seriesm/seriesm_4rev4e.pdf |
| Metadata last updated | Aug 28, 2025 |