Agricultural raw materials imports in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Agricultural raw materials imports was 1.6% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Sierra Leone, 1963–2018
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 1.6% for agricultural raw materials imports in 2018.
The figure is up 11.6% on the previous year and up 194.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Sierra Leone peaked at 7.6% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 1964.
Sierra Leone ranks 46th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials imports in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 0.5% | — |
| 1964 | 0.3% | -53.6% |
| 1972 | 0.7% | +162.8% |
| 1973 | 1.1% | +59.8% |
| 1974 | 1.3% | +23.4% |
| 1975 | 1.4% | +8.2% |
| 1976 | 0.9% | -37.1% |
| 1983 | 0.9% | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 1.1% | +22.1% |
| 2000 | 3.6% | +220.5% |
| 2002 | 7.6% | +108.9% |
| 2014 | 0.6% | -92.6% |
| 2015 | 0.8% | +49.7% |
| 2016 | 4.3% | +414.0% |
| 2017 | 1.5% | -65.7% |
| 2018 | 1.6% | +11.6% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 1.6% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.1%, 1.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 1.6% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.9%, 1.8× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 2 |
| 1970s | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% | 5 |
| 1980s | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.6% | 3.6% | 7.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.8% | 0.6% | 4.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More agriculture & rural data for Sierra Leone
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2954 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 250 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5407 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 29.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 29.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 9.4% (2018)
- Rural population 54.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Sierra Leone?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Sierra Leone was 1.6% in 2018, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 7.6% in 2002.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 1964.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Sierra Leone ranks 46th out of 196 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.