Sierra Leone's trade data reflects its economic activities in the global market. In 2022, the country was ranked as the 159th exporter in the world, with a total export value of $1.15 billion. The main exports included iron ore, titanium ore, and diamonds, primarily to China, Belgium, and the United Arab Emirates. On the import side, Sierra Leone's total import value was $1.72 billion, with rice, refined petroleum, and cars being the major imports, mainly from China, India, and Turkey. This trade data highlights the country's reliance on natural resources for exports and essential goods for imports.
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In 2022, Sierra Leone’s major trading partners for exports were:
China: 54.1%
Belgium: 11.8%
United Arab Emirates: 5.6%
Germany: 4.1%
Netherlands: 3.8%
For imports, the main partners were:
China: 33.3%
India: 11.7%
Turkey: 9.1%
United States: 5.8%
United Arab Emirates: 5.1%
In 2022, Sierra Leone’s top trade industries based on export value were:
Ores, slag, ash: $950.1 million (72.9% of total exports)
Wood: $101.3 million (7.8%)
Cocoa: $46.5 million (3.6%)
Gems, precious metals: $43.5 million (3.3%)
Animal/vegetable fats, oils, waxes: $27.1 million (2.1%)
Iron, steel: $19.5 million (1.5%)
Electrical machinery, equipment: $17.3 million (1.3%)
Machinery including computers: $14.3 million (1.1%)
Fish: $11.9 million (0.9%)
Vehicles: $7.2 million (0.5%)