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As of 2023, Sierra Leone's merchandise exports totaled approximately **US\$1.5 billion**, reflecting a significant increase from previous years. The country's export portfolio is dominated by mineral resources, with diamonds and iron ore being the most prominent. Below is a detailed breakdown of Sierra Leone's top 20 export products:([World's Top Exports][1]) --- ### 🇸🇱 Top 20 Export Products of Sierra Leone (2023) | Rank | Product Category | Export Value (US\$ Million) | Share of Total Exports | | | ---- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------- | ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set** | \$90.08 | 23.7% | | | 2 | **Titanium ores and concentrates** | \$96.06 | 25.2% | | | 3 | **Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel** | \$25.27 | 6.6% | | | 4 | **Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted** | \$20.71 | 5.4% | | | 5 | **Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat** | \$0.26 | 0.07% | | | 6 | **Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared** | \$1.97 | 0.5% | | | 7 | **Aluminum waste and scrap** | \$5.41 | 1.4% | | | 8 | **Electrical ignition or starting equipment for internal combustion engines** | \$0.16 | 0.04% | | | 9 | **Parts and accessories of motor vehicles** | \$4.23 | 1.1% | | | 10 | **Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits** | \$0.14 | 0.04% | | | 11 | **Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, trousers, etc.** | \$0.08 | 0.02% | | | 12 | **Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm** | \$1.35 | 0.36% | | | 13 | **Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers** | \$0.10 | 0.03% | | | 14 | **Printed books, brochures, leaflets, and similar printed matter** | \$0.02 | 0.00% | | | 15 | **Ball or roller bearings** | \$0.02 | 0.01% | | | 16 | **Other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber** | \$0.03 | 0.01% | | | 17 | **Diesel-powered trucks with a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 5 tonnes** | \$15.12 | 3.9% | | | 18 | **Ash and residues containing metals or metal compounds** | \$13.88 | 3.6% | | | 19 | **Coniferous wood sawn or chipped lengthwise** | \$12.92 | 3.3% | | | 20 | **Aquatic invertebrates, not elsewhere specified, including flours, meals, and pellets** | \$26.65 | 6.9% | ([Volza][2], [Sri Lanka Importer][3], [UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)][4], [World Integrated Trade Solution][5], [World Integrated Trade Solution][6]) | \*Note: The above figures are based on available trade data and may be subject to revisions. --- ### 🌍 Top Export Destinations In 2023, Sierra Leone's primary export partners were: * **China**: \$198 million (20.1% of total exports) * **United Arab Emirates**: \$83 million (8.4%) * **Belgium**: \$74 million (7.6%) * **India**: \$71 million (7.2%) * **United States**: \$53 million (5.4%)([World Integrated Trade Solution][6]) These figures highlight Sierra Leone's strong trade relationships with both Asian and Western countries. If you need more detailed information on specific export categories or trade partners, feel free to ask! [1]: https://www.worldstopexports.com/sierra-leones-top-10-exports/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Sierra Leone’s Top 10 Exports - World's Top Exports" [2]: https://www.volza.com/global-trade-data/sierra-leone-export-trade-data/top-export-products-of-sierra-leone/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Top Export Products of Sierra Leone - Volza.com" [3]: https://srilankaimporter.com/export-import-trade-data/sierra-leone-export.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Sierra Leone Export Data | Nov 2023 to Oct 2024 - Sierra Leone Exports" [4]: https://unctad.org/system/files/information-document/SCD_SL.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "The State of Commodity Dependence 2023 - Sierra-Leone - UNCTAD" [5]: https://wits.worldbank.org/countrysnapshot/en/SLE/textview?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Sierra Leone Trade | WITS | Text - World Bank" [6]: https://wits.worldbank.org/countrysnapshot/en/SLE?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Sierra Leone Trade | WITS Data - World Bank"