Liberia Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
ECOWASregional
activeZero tariffs on originating goods
West Africa
Total Active Agreements2
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Iron ore
Rubber
Gold
Diamonds
Palm oil
Cocoa
Competitive Advantages
Strategic Atlantic Ocean accessECOWAS free trade zoneEnergy sector expertisePremium agricultural productsRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member state
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
Mining incentives✓
ECOWAS preferential access✓
Free port benefitsRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideCTN Required
Shipments to Liberia require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.
Authority:
NPA
Cost:
$85-125 USD
Processing:
24-48 hours
Required Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Export License
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with trade authorities
2Obtain export license
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Submit customs declaration
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
Key Trade Institutions in Liberia
National Investment Commission
Export Authoritywww.nic.gov.lr
+231 886 555 555
Liberia Revenue Authority - Customs
CustomsLiberia Standards Authority
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Liberia's trade requirements?
