Iron Ore in Sierra Leone | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, Sierra Leone exported $477M in Iron Ore, making it the 18th largest exporter of Iron Ore in the world. At the same year, Iron Ore was the 1st most exported product in Sierra Leone. The main destination of Iron Ore exports from Sierra Leone are: China ($477M), Netherlands ($2.21k), and South Africa ($958).

The fastest growing export markets for Iron Ore of Sierra Leone between 2021 and 2022 were China ($324M) and South Africa ($958).

Imports In 2018, Sierra Leone imported $3.36k in Iron Ore, becoming the 0th largest importer of Iron Ore in the world. At the same year, Iron Ore was the 0th most imported product in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone imports Iron Ore primarily from: N/A.

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as were at the forefront of shipping Iron Ore from Sierra Leone to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$477M

IMPORTS (2018)$3.36k

NET TRADE (2022)$477M

In 2022, Sierra Leone exported $477M in Iron Ore. The main destinations of Sierra Leone exports on Iron Ore were China ($477M), Netherlands ($2.21k), and South Africa ($958).