Trade · West Africa
Sierra Leone Imports of Goods & Services
Imports of Goods & Services is measured in current U.S. dollars, so sharp year-over-year moves often reflect shifts in the SLE/USD exchange rate — such as a currency devaluation — rather than an equivalent change in the real economy.
Imports of goods and services, in current US dollars. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated August 14, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Imports of Goods & Services |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.11B |
| 2024 | $1.62B |
| 2023 | $2.2B |
| 2022 | $2.01B |
| 2021 | $1.91B |
| 2020 | $1.39B |
| 2019 | $1.82B |
| 2018 | $1.67B |
| 2017 | $1.59B |
| 2016 | $1.76B |
| 2015 | $1.76B |
| 2014 | $2.38B |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=SL&metric_key=imports_goods_services_usd" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Imports of Goods & Services across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Imports of Goods & Services |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | $710.2M |
| Kenya | $29.58B |
| South Africa | $126.02B |
| Egypt | $115.11B |
| Ghana | $28.24B |
| Ethiopia | $25.49B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sierra Leone's imports of goods and services?
Sierra Leone's imports of goods and services is $2.11B as of 2025, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Sierra Leone Imports of Goods & Services data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=SL&metric_key=imports_goods_services_usd with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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