Sierra Leone 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
Diamonds
Iron ore
Rutile
Cocoa
Coffee
Fish
Competitive Advantages
Strategic Atlantic Ocean accessECOWAS free trade zonePremium agricultural productsRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
Mining sector incentives✓
ECOWAS preferential access✓
Export duty exemptionsRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideECTN Required
Shipments to Sierra Leone require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.
Authority:
CTN SL
Cost:
$80-120 USD
Processing:
24-48 hours
Required Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Mining License
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with SLIEPA
2Obtain export/mining 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
Ports & Entry Points Performance
View AllKey Trade Institutions in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Investment and Export Promotion Agency (SLIEPA)
Export Authoritywww.sliepa.org
+232 22 221 093
National Revenue Authority - Customs
CustomsSierra Leone Standards Bureau
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Sierra Leone's trade requirements?
