Share of food products in total merchandise exports in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Share of food products in total merchandise exports was 45.6% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Share of food products in total merchandise exports in Sierra Leone, 1963–2018
Source: UN Comtrade, WITS, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of food products in total merchandise exports in Sierra Leone is 45.6%, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 37.8% on the previous year and up 1,028.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of food products in total merchandise exports in Sierra Leone peaked at 91.6% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 4.0%, in 2014.
That places Sierra Leone 45th out of 196 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.4% | 15.3% | 15.4% | 2 |
| 1970s | 21.5% | 18.4% | 24.8% | 5 |
| 1980s | 32.1% | 31.4% | 32.7% | 2 |
| 2000s | 55.3% | 18.9% | 91.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 57.8% | 4.0% | 87.8% | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Sierra Leone
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -7.3% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 7.5% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,166 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 7.0% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 10.28 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,166 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 22.66 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 9.63 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 425.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 5.35 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of food products in total merchandise exports in Sierra Leone?
- Share of food products in total merchandise exports in Sierra Leone was 45.6% in 2018, according to UN Comtrade, WITS, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of food products in total merchandise exports recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 91.6% in 2002.
- What is the lowest share of food products in total merchandise exports recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.0% in 2014.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for share of food products in total merchandise exports?
- Sierra Leone ranks 45th out of 196 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from UN Comtrade, WITS, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of food products in total merchandise exports. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Value of food exports divided by the total value of merchandise exports, expressed as a percentage.