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    Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with Sierra Leone.

    $4 billion

    GDP

    8.5 million

    Population

    Freetown

    Capital

    SLL

    Currency

    0+

    Verified Suppliers

    0+

    Products Listed

    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

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    AfCFTA Member

    African Continental Free Trade Area

    Ratified

    54

    Countries

    90%

    Tariff Elimination

    $3.4T

    Market Size

    Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active

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    Other Trade Agreements

    ECOWASregional
    active
    Zero 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 exemptions

    Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

    Full Guide

    ECTN Required

    Shipments to Sierra Leone require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.

    Authority:

    CTN SL

    Cost:

    $80-120 USD

    Processing:

    24-48 hours

    Check ECTN Requirements

    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

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    Port of Freetown

    Sea Port
    Moderate

    Capacity

    1.5M TEUs

    Avg. Dwell Time

    7 days

    Annual TEUs

    1.2M

    Operating Hours

    24/7

    Key Trade Institutions in Sierra Leone

    Sierra Leone Investment and Export Promotion Agency (SLIEPA)

    Export Authority
    www.sliepa.org
    +232 22 221 093

    National Revenue Authority - Customs

    Customs
    www.nra.gov.sl

    Sierra Leone Standards Bureau

    Standards Body
    www.slsb.gov.sl

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    African trade ecosystem

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