Sierra Leone recorded a trade surplus of 29.99 USD Million in June of 2025. Balance of Trade in Sierra Leone averaged -39.96 USD Million from 1998 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 81.83 USD Million in December of 2012 and a record low of -267.64 USD Million in November of 2011. source: Bank of Sierra Leone



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -20.75 13.97 USD Million Jun 2025
Current Account -606.36 -452.09 USD Million Dec 2023
Current Account to GDP -3.80 -5.00 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 118.34 158.56 USD Million Jun 2025
Imports 139.09 144.59 USD Million Jun 2025


Sierra Leone Balance of Trade
Sierra Leone’s systemic trade deficit is due to its import dependency and weak commercial agriculture. Sierra Leone’s main exports are diamonds (63 percent of total exports) and cocoa (22 percent). Sierra Leone is a net importer of capital equipment and fuel. Main trading partners are: China, Guinea and United States.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-20.75 13.97 81.83 -267.64 1998 - 2025 USD Million Monthly