Products Imported from China to Sierra Leone

In the calendar year of 2023, China exported goods worth US$573 million to Sierra Leone. Among the main exports from China to Sierra Leone were Rice (US$60.1 million), Passenger and Cargo Ships (US$29.9 million), Coated Flat-Rolled Iron (US$24.9 million), Rubber Footwear (US$18.85 million) and Processed Tomatoes (US$17.21 million). Over the span of 28 years, China’s exports to Sierra Leone have grown steadily at an annualized rate of 20.6%, rising from US$3.66 million in 1995 to US$573 million in 2023.

List of All Products That Were Imported from China to Sierra Leone

The table below presents a comprehensive list of all commodities that were exported from China to Sierra Leone in 2023, categorized by product types, and ranked by their trade values in US dollars.

Tips to use this table

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#	Product Name (HS4)	Trade Value (US$)	Categories (HS2)
1	Rice	60,060,000	Vegetable Products
2	Passenger and Cargo Ships	29,916,888	Transportation
3	Coated Flat-Rolled Iron	24,872,975	Metals
4	Rubber Footwear	18,846,542	Footwear and Headwear
5	Processed Tomatoes	17,212,319	Foodstuffs
6	Other Small Iron Pipes	14,070,092	Metals
7	Packaged Medicaments	12,324,913	Chemical Products
8	Iron Structures	11,976,644	Metals
9	Ceramic Bricks	11,022,697	Stone And Glass
10	Semiconductor Devices	10,212,755	Machines
11	Synthetic Filament Yarn Woven Fabric	9,356,554	Textiles
12	Float Glass	8,857,457	Stone And Glass
13	Insulated Wire	8,478,972	Machines
14	Broadcasting Equipment	7,899,686	Machines
15	Trunks and Cases	7,805,246	Animal Hides
16	Sauces and Seasonings	7,476,002	Foodstuffs
17	Centrifuges	6,937,709	Machines
18	Iron Nails	6,275,111	Metals
19	Electric Generating Sets	6,253,464	Machines
20	Rubber Tires	6,139,254	Plastics and Rubbers
21	Hot-Rolled Iron	5,779,908	Metals
22	Unglazed Ceramics	5,669,371	Stone And Glass
23	Electrical Transformers	5,663,069	Machines
24	Refined Petroleum	5,643,743	Mineral Products
25	Electric Batteries	5,182,353	Machines
26	Toilet Paper	5,085,670	Paper Goods
27	Batteries	4,719,112	Machines
28	Plastic Housewares	4,422,982	Plastics and Rubbers
29	Additive manufacturing machines	4,340,506	Machines
30	Iron Housewares	4,316,211	Metals
31	Large Construction Vehicles	4,102,028	Machines
32	Non-Knit Women’s Suits	3,709,668	Textiles
33	Other Plastic Products	3,693,331	Plastics and Rubbers
34	Low-voltage Protection Equipment	3,686,631	Machines
35	Other Edible Preparations	3,672,443	Foodstuffs
36	Other Furniture	3,666,386	Miscellaneous
37	Iron Blocks	3,571,182	Metals
38	Textile Footwear	3,340,761	Footwear and Headwear
39	Light Fixtures	3,312,990	Miscellaneous
40	Aluminum Bars	3,291,403	Metals
41	Plastic Lids	3,153,803	Plastics and Rubbers
42	Padlocks	3,127,153	Metals
43	Cold-Rolled Iron	3,096,998	Metals
44	Pesticides	2,970,276	Chemical Products
45	Polyacetals	2,944,817	Plastics and Rubbers
46	Video Displays	2,897,236	Machines
47	Liquid Pumps	2,859,535	Machines
48	Utility Meters	2,858,681	Instruments
49	Stone Processing Machines	2,818,468	Machines
50	Microphones and Headphones	2,624,574	Machines
51	Bi-Wheel Vehicle Parts	2,584,711	Transportation
52	Plastic Pipes	2,571,571	Plastics and Rubbers
53	Brooms	2,513,081	Miscellaneous
54	Light Pure Woven Cotton	2,476,334	Textiles
55	Cleaning Products	2,472,287	Chemical Products
56	Other Iron Products	2,414,534	Metals
57	Portable Lighting	2,342,780	Machines
58	Computers	2,289,749	Machines
59	Refrigerators	2,252,798	Machines
60	Radio Receivers	2,238,305	Machines
61	Plastic Building Materials	2,196,636	Plastics and Rubbers
62	Interior Decorative Glassware	2,153,764	Stone And Glass
63	Electrical Control Boards	2,057,988	Machines
64	Stranded Aluminum Wire	2,012,525	Metals
65	Electric Heaters	2,000,430	Machines
66	Glass Bricks	1,963,669	Stone And Glass
67	Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures	1,917,317	Chemical Products
68	Delivery Trucks	1,839,588	Transportation
69	Iron Wire	1,827,505	Metals
70	Electric Filament	1,799,629	Machines
71	Garden Tools	1,798,633	Metals
72	Knit Women’s Suits	1,777,175	Textiles
73	Porcelain Tableware	1,767,702	Stone And Glass
74	Aluminum Structures	1,759,987	Metals
75	Motor vehicles; parts and accessories	1,759,510	Transportation
76	Cement	1,749,644	Mineral Products
77	Air Conditioners	1,740,514	Machines
78	Sodium or Potassium Peroxides	1,701,435	Chemical Products
79	Air Pumps	1,644,015	Machines
80	Used Clothing	1,629,960	Textiles
81	Knit T-shirts	1,613,122	Textiles
82	Medical Instruments	1,610,632	Instruments
83	Raw Plastic Sheeting	1,596,684	Plastics and Rubbers
84	Oxygen Amino Compounds	1,583,909	Chemical Products
85	Dental Products	1,581,935	Chemical Products
86	Metal Mountings	1,530,472	Metals
87	Non-Knit Men’s Suits	1,522,705	Textiles
88	Vacuum Flask	1,518,547	Miscellaneous
89	Leather Footwear	1,420,459	Footwear and Headwear
90	Other toys	1,419,168	Miscellaneous
91	Seats	1,336,170	Miscellaneous
92	Ornamental Ceramics	1,315,356	Stone And Glass
93	Barbed Wire	1,307,414	Metals
94	Engine Parts	1,246,697	Machines
95	Synthetic Fabrics	1,231,298	Textiles
96	Coated Metal Soldering Products	1,219,032	Metals
97	Self-adhesive Plastics	1,213,031	Plastics and Rubbers
98	Trailers and semi-trailers, not mechanically propelled vehicles	1,157,554	Transportation
99	Non-fillet Frozen Fish	1,156,397	Animal Products
100	Other Heating Machinery	1,155,495	Machines
101	Large Coated Flat-Rolled Iron	1,110,612	Metals
102	Cement Articles	1,092,358	Stone And Glass
103	Office Machine Parts	1,087,223	Machines
104	Excavation Machinery	1,013,354	Machines
105	Calculators	1,012,448	Machines
106	Video Recording Equipment	983,243	Machines
107	Other Hand Tools	964,440	Metals
108	Ethylene Polymers	942,493	Plastics and Rubbers
109	Monofilament	938,464	Plastics and Rubbers
110	Knit Men’s Suits	937,049	Textiles
111	Electric Motors	918,815	Machines
112	Rubberworking Machinery	918,424	Machines
113	Other Nitrogen Compounds	913,800	Chemical Products
114	Iron Fasteners	910,903	Metals
115	Valves	903,235	Machines
116	Shaped Paper	901,056	Paper Goods
117	Candles	898,978	Chemical Products
118	Sports Equipment	893,034	Miscellaneous
119	Rubber Inner Tubes	889,678	Plastics and Rubbers
120	Electrical Power Accessories	889,426	Machines
121	Bathroom Ceramics	875,705	Stone And Glass
122	Machinery Having Individual Functions	868,534	Machines
123	Other Iron Bars	858,513	Metals
124	Umbrellas	851,562	Footwear and Headwear
125	Glues	841,020	Chemical Products
126	Tractors	829,758	Transportation
127	Other Construction Vehicles	829,550	Machines
128	Carboxylic Acids	782,980	Chemical Products
129	Cranes	772,071	Machines
130	Other Domestic Electric Housewares	756,258	Machines
131	Cutlery Sets	754,323	Metals
132	Iron Cloth	752,980	Metals
133	Other Electrical Machinery	752,756	Machines
134	Raw Iron Bars	747,493	Metals
135	Lighters	735,600	Miscellaneous
136	Particle Board	732,292	Wood Products
137	Plastic Floor Coverings	723,676	Plastics and Rubbers
138	Fake Hair	713,623	Footwear and Headwear
139	Aluminum Plating	703,841	Metals
140	Vinyl Chloride Polymers	692,303	Plastics and Rubbers
141	Combustion Engines	675,364	Machines
142	Lifting Machinery	642,709	Machines
143	Paper Notebooks	624,874	Paper Goods
144	Rubber Belting	621,935	Plastics and Rubbers
145	Pens	621,678	Miscellaneous
146	Other Knit Clothing Accessories	592,100	Textiles
147	House Linens	586,390	Textiles
148	Pencils and Crayons	580,269	Miscellaneous
149	Plywood	576,427	Wood Products
150	Integrated Circuits	550,314	Machines
151	Tea	542,166	Vegetable Products
152	Plaster Articles	539,289	Stone And Glass
153	Telephones	531,139	Machines
154	Processed Fish	530,460	Foodstuffs
155	Fork-Lifts	529,316	Machines
156	Washing and Bottling Machines	514,657	Machines
157	Iron Toiletry	510,572	Metals
158	Motorcycles and cycles	498,769	Transportation
159	Iron Railway Products	484,846	Metals
160	Knit Socks and Hosiery	471,692	Textiles
161	Other Synthetic Fabrics	467,440	Textiles
162	Plastic Coated Textile Fabric	466,174	Textiles
163	Pharmaceutical Rubber Products	464,722	Plastics and Rubbers
164	Mattresses	464,676	Miscellaneous
165	Industrial Fatty Acids, Oils and Alcohols	461,592	Chemical Products
166	Bandages	450,044	Chemical Products
167	Stranded Iron Wire	445,354	Metals
168	Medical Furniture	438,244	Miscellaneous
169	Twine and Rope	414,601	Textiles
170	Iron Chains	408,701	Metals
171	Prefabricated Buildings	408,176	Miscellaneous
172	Special purpose motor vehicles	395,187	Transportation
173	Light Rubberized Knitted Fabric	384,968	Textiles
174	Other Headwear	382,650	Footwear and Headwear
175	Knitted Hats	380,139	Footwear and Headwear
176	High-voltage Protection Equipment	379,260	Machines
177	Glass Mirrors	377,254	Stone And Glass
178	Safety Glass	369,362	Stone And Glass
179	Rubber Apparel	368,064	Plastics and Rubbers
180	Iron Oxides and Hydroxides	366,945	Chemical Products
181	Packing Bags	366,586	Textiles
182	Ball Bearings	362,896	Machines
183	Soap	351,043	Chemical Products
184	Non-Retail Artificial Staple Fibers Sewing Thread	349,586	Textiles
185	Yeast	347,467	Foodstuffs
186	Imitation Jewellery	344,081	Precious Metals
187	Cast or Rolled Glass	339,063	Stone And Glass
188	Zippers	336,186	Miscellaneous
189	Combs	336,163	Miscellaneous
190	Nonaqueous Paints	332,962	Chemical Products
191	Knives	325,020	Metals
192	Other Plastic Sheetings	321,953	Plastics and Rubbers
193	Other Rubber Products	311,794	Plastics and Rubbers
194	Waterproof Footwear	308,659	Footwear and Headwear
195	Iron Stovetops	308,001	Metals
196	Small Iron Containers	303,252	Metals
197	Scented Mixtures	300,878	Chemical Products
198	X-Ray Equipment	290,827	Instruments
199	Carbon Paper	284,515	Paper Goods
200	Wood Fiberboard	281,799	Wood Products
201	Hand Saws	280,065	Metals
202	Other Cast Iron Products	278,671	Metals
203	Other Aluminum Products	273,648	Metals
204	Cast Iron Pipes	259,799	Metals
205	Plastic Wash Basins	258,524	Plastics and Rubbers
206	Party Decorations	257,795	Miscellaneous
207	Tapioca	253,526	Foodstuffs
208	Non-Knit Active Wear	253,421	Textiles
209	Drafting Tools	248,046	Instruments
210	Awnings, Tents, and Sails	247,022	Textiles
211	Non-woven Textiles	240,993	Textiles
212	Non-Retail Synthetic Filament Yarn	236,221	Textiles
213	Transmissions	235,127	Machines
214	Nonaqueous Pigments	234,604	Chemical Products
215	Window Dressings	234,212	Textiles
216	Artificial Vegetation	233,012	Footwear and Headwear
217	Electrical Ignitions	227,953	Machines
218	Large Flat-Rolled Iron	223,490	Metals
219	Paper Containers	223,257	Paper Goods
220	Sewing Machines	223,137	Machines
221	Harvesting Machinery	211,779	Machines
222	Other Coloring Matter	209,859	Chemical Products
223	Wallpaper	206,634	Paper Goods
224	Other Carpets	205,789	Textiles
225	Bedspreads	203,222	Textiles
226	Chalkboards	202,655	Miscellaneous
227	Rubber Thread	199,626	Plastics and Rubbers
228	Other Ceramic Articles	199,409	Stone And Glass
229	Confectionery Sugar	198,553	Foodstuffs
230	Wadding	198,199	Textiles
231	Metal Molds	196,738	Machines
232	Cars	194,638	Transportation
233	Other Engines	194,215	Machines
234	Artificial Filament Sewing Thread	192,958	Textiles
235	Industrial Food Preperation Machinery	185,787	Machines
236	Poultry Meat	184,390	Animal Products
237	Blown Glass	183,086	Stone And Glass
238	Building Stone	180,719	Stone And Glass
239	Glass Beads	180,449	Stone And Glass
240	Aluminum Housewares	176,291	Metals
241	Other Sugars	174,240	Foodstuffs
242	Other Clocks	174,159	Instruments
243	Vacuum Cleaners	173,683	Machines
244	Felt or Coated Fabric Garments	169,957	Textiles
245	Hand Tools	163,644	Metals
246	Metal Insulating Fittings	163,492	Machines
247	Spark-Ignition Engines	162,690	Machines
248	Brochures	162,672	Paper Goods
249	Bells and Other Metal Ornaments	162,274	Metals
250	Rubber Pipes	158,512	Plastics and Rubbers
251	Flat Flat-Rolled Steel	158,468	Metals
252	Glass with Edge Workings	157,619	Stone And Glass
253	Electrical Lighting and Signalling Equipment	157,080	Machines
254	Uncoated Paper	156,483	Paper Goods
255	Propylene Polymers	152,122	Plastics and Rubbers
256	Rubber Textiles	147,043	Textiles
257	Eyewear	144,003	Instruments
258	Iron Pipe Fittings	143,032	Metals
259	Therapeutic Appliances	141,546	Instruments
260	Wrenches	140,814	Metals
261	Tulles and Net Fabric	136,940	Textiles
262	Baked Goods	131,933	Foodstuffs
263	Other Cutlery	129,375	Metals
264	Pulley Systems	128,827	Machines
265	Electrical Insulators	127,435	Machines
266	Razor Blades	124,929	Metals
267	Video and Card Games	122,112	Miscellaneous
268	Other Measuring Instruments	120,803	Instruments
269	Other Cloth Articles	120,318	Textiles
270	Milling Stones	117,923	Stone And Glass
271	Liquid Dispersing Machines	117,823	Machines
272	Chemical Analysis Instruments	113,437	Instruments
273	Roofing Tiles	111,283	Stone And Glass
274	Abrasive Powder	110,507	Stone And Glass
275	Electric Motor Parts	110,365	Machines
276	Wood Carpentry	109,999	Wood Products
277	Iron Gas Containers	107,272	Metals
278	Non-Mechanical Removal Machinery	106,050	Machines
279	Other Stone Articles	103,678	Stone And Glass
280	Unsaturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids	103,103	Chemical Products
281	Interchangeable Tool Parts	103,012	Metals
282	Woodworking machines	101,374	Machines
283	Twine, cordage or rope; nets made up of textile materials	98,704	Textiles
284	Narrow Woven Fabric	97,385	Textiles
285	Acrylic Polymers	96,874	Plastics and Rubbers
286	Glaziers Putty	93,702	Chemical Products
287	Phosphoric Acid	92,491	Chemical Products
288	Stranded Copper Wire	91,687	Metals
289	Mannequins	91,652	Miscellaneous
290	Light Synthetic Cotton Fabrics	91,413	Textiles
291	Tufted Carpets	89,414	Textiles
292	Buses	86,400	Transportation
293	Non-Retail Synthetic Staple Fibers Yarn	85,616	Textiles
294	Sulfates	82,084	Chemical Products
295	Scales	81,666	Machines
296	Iron Pipes	78,649	Metals
297	Knit Women’s Undergarments	78,605	Textiles
298	Knit Sweaters	78,434	Textiles
299	Mill Machinery	76,660	Machines
300	Malt Extract	76,292	Foodstuffs
301	Knit Women’s Shirts	74,605	Textiles
302	Household Washing Machines	74,467	Machines
303	Cellulose Fibers Paper	72,613	Paper Goods
304	Blankets	71,906	Textiles
305	Chocolate	71,731	Foodstuffs
306	Steam Boilers	71,574	Machines
307	Large Iron Containers	71,428	Metals
308	Other Knit Garments	70,369	Textiles
309	Oscilloscopes	70,058	Instruments
310	Other Office Machines	68,477	Machines
311	Electric Soldering Equipment	67,781	Machines
312	Other Carbon Paper	67,594	Paper Goods
313	Soil Preparation Machinery	67,379	Machines
314	Copper Pipes	67,268	Metals
315	Work Trucks	65,111	Transportation
316	Audio Alarms	63,710	Machines
317	Broadcasting Accessories	62,866	Machines
318	Safes	62,155	Metals
319	Dextrins	61,608	Chemical Products
320	Filing Cabinets	60,879	Metals
321	Other Women’s Undergarments	59,892	Textiles
322	Motor-working Tools	58,840	Machines
323	Soldering and Welding Machinery	58,583	Machines
324	Non-Knit Men’s Shirts	55,949	Textiles
325	Other Metal Fasteners	55,594	Metals
326	Hair Trimmers	55,195	Machines
327	Micro-Organism Culture Preparations	55,000	Chemical Products
328	Photographic Plates	53,145	Chemical Products
329	Polishes and Creams	52,533	Chemical Products
330	Base Metal Watches	52,391	Instruments
331	Industrial Printers	51,994	Machines
332	Metal-Rolling Mills	51,684	Machines
333	Non-Knit Women’s Undergarments	51,323	Textiles
334	Halogenated Hydrocarbons	51,125	Chemical Products
335	Fishing and Hunting Equipment	51,055	Miscellaneous
336	Other Footwear	51,023	Footwear and Headwear
337	Decals	49,841	Paper Goods
338	Prepared Cereals	48,054	Foodstuffs
339	Flat-Rolled Iron	47,934	Metals
340	Other Printed Material	47,289	Paper Goods
341	Buttons	45,086	Miscellaneous
342	Tissue	44,579	Paper Goods
343	Knit Gloves	43,819	Textiles
344	Metalworking Machine Parts	42,534	Machines
345	Shaving Products	41,800	Chemical Products
346	Scrap Plastic	41,510	Plastics and Rubbers
347	Optical Fibers and optical fibre bundles	41,080	Instruments
348	Metalworking Machines	39,851	Machines
349	Postcards	39,828	Paper Goods
350	Thermostats	39,801	Instruments
351	Carboxyamide Compounds	39,600	Chemical Products
352	Scissors	39,425	Metals
353	Knit Babies’ Garments	39,367	Textiles
354	Instructional Models	38,681	Instruments
355	Rubber Sheets	38,066	Plastics and Rubbers
356	Blank Audio Media	37,078	Machines
357	Heavy Synthetic Cotton Fabrics	36,722	Textiles
358	Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides	36,542	Chemical Products
359	Other Musical Instruments	36,333	Instruments
360	Nitrogenous Fertilizers	35,916	Chemical Products
361	Paper Labels	35,612	Paper Goods
362	Aqueous Paints	35,141	Chemical Products
363	Onions	34,320	Vegetable Products
364	Navigation Equipment	33,878	Machines
365	Cutting Blades	32,587	Metals
366	Forging Machines	31,830	Machines
367	Letter Stock	31,462	Paper Goods
368	Metal Office Supplies	31,333	Metals
369	Glass Bottles	30,981	Stone And Glass
370	Iron Springs	30,808	Metals
371	Gas and Liquid Flow Measuring Instruments	30,408	Instruments
372	Asphalt	29,224	Stone And Glass
373	Special Pharmaceuticals	28,873	Chemical Products
374	Essential Oils	28,440	Chemical Products
375	Other Prepared Meat	28,373	Foodstuffs
376	Artistry Paints	28,360	Chemical Products
377	Other Processed Vegetables	28,271	Foodstuffs
378	Cooking Hand Tools	27,483	Metals
379	Newsprint	27,418	Paper Goods
380	Kaolin Coated Paper	24,313	Paper Goods
381	Other Wood Articles	23,869	Wood Products
382	Hats	23,074	Footwear and Headwear
383	Ink	23,043	Chemical Products
384	Vegetable Fiber	22,281	Stone And Glass
385	Ornamental Trimmings	22,270	Textiles
386	Surveying Equipment	21,848	Instruments
387	Knit Men’s Undergarments	21,749	Textiles
388	Carbides	21,600	Chemical Products
389	Iron Sewing Needles	20,639	Metals
390	Flexible Metal Tubing	20,379	Metals
391	Stearic Acid	20,365	Animal and Vegetable Bi-Products
392	Rock Wool	20,347	Stone And Glass
393	Locomotive Parts	20,143	Transportation
394	Other Glass Articles	19,319	Stone And Glass
395	Other Floating Structures	19,090	Transportation
396	Reaction and Catalytic Products	18,400	Chemical Products
397	Tool Sets	18,362	Metals
398	Metal Lathes	18,283	Machines
399	Rubber Textile Fabric	18,211	Textiles
400	Knit Men’s Shirts	17,052	Textiles
401	Textile Processing Machines	16,966	Machines
402	Other Steel Bars	16,837	Metals
403	Used Rubber Tires	16,763	Plastics and Rubbers
404	Stone Working Machines	15,681	Machines
405	Photocopiers	15,331	Instruments
406	Knitting Machines	15,066	Machines
407	Acyclic Alcohols	14,907	Chemical Products
408	Embroidery	14,884	Textiles
409	Organic Composite Solvents	14,769	Chemical Products
410	Saddlery	14,216	Animal Hides
411	Metal Stoppers	13,947	Metals
412	Ceramic Pipes	13,745	Stone And Glass
413	Gum Coated Textile Fabric	13,583	Textiles
414	Petroleum Jelly	13,580	Mineral Products
415	Ceramic Tableware	13,531	Stone And Glass
416	Starches	11,240	Vegetable Products
417	Rubber Stamps	11,159	Miscellaneous
418	Aluminum Pipes	11,002	Metals
419	Veneer Sheets	10,979	Wood Products
420	Metallic Yarn	10,803	Textiles
421	Glass Fibers	10,789	Stone And Glass
422	Orthopedic Appliances	10,264	Instruments
423	Gaskets	9,762	Machines
424	Non-Knit Women’s Shirts	9,688	Textiles
425	Woven Fabrics	9,680	Textiles
426	Bicycles, delivery tricycles, other cycles	9,598	Transportation
427	Copper Pipe Fittings	9,459	Metals
428	Traffic Signals	9,358	Machines
429	Hydrometers	9,070	Instruments
430	Non-Knit Women’s Coats	9,064	Textiles
431	Aluminum Foil	8,926	Metals
432	Non-Knit Babies’ Garments	7,938	Textiles
433	Drilling Machines	7,506	Machines
434	Articles of Gut	7,452	Animal Hides
435	Metal Finishing Machines	7,125	Machines
436	Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids	7,080	Chemical Products
437	Sound Recording Equipment	6,821	Machines
438	Worked Slate	6,660	Stone And Glass
439	Knotted Carpets	6,278	Textiles
440	Knit Active Wear	6,195	Textiles
441	Artificial Textile Machinery	6,060	Machines
442	Percussion	6,008	Instruments
443	Copper Plating	5,986	Metals
444	Carbonates	5,625	Chemical Products
445	Other Paints	5,248	Chemical Products
446	Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel	5,000	Metals
447	Lubricating Products	4,866	Chemical Products
448	Metal Signs	4,789	Metals
449	Handkerchiefs	4,705	Textiles
450	Other Non-Knit Clothing Accessories	4,692	Textiles
451	Baby Carriages	4,666	Transportation
452	Photo Lab Equipment	4,541	Instruments
453	Calendars	4,539	Paper Goods
454	Eyewear Frames	4,536	Instruments
455	Children’s Picture Books	4,357	Paper Goods
456	Non-Knit Men’s Coats	4,183	Textiles
457	Revolution Counters	4,148	Instruments
458	Leather Apparel	4,031	Animal Hides
459	Printed Circuit Boards	3,991	Machines
460	Rolling Machines	3,900	Machines
461	Vehicle Bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles	3,887	Transportation
462	Breathing Appliances	3,761	Instruments
463	Hose Piping Textiles	3,740	Textiles
464	Vitamins	3,725	Chemical Products
465	Other Agricultural Machinery	3,674	Machines
466	Friction Material	3,388	Stone And Glass
467	Kraft Paper	3,294	Paper Goods
468	Hand-Woven Rugs	3,242	Textiles
469	Tensile Testing Machines	3,186	Instruments
470	Beauty Products	2,967	Chemical Products
471	Fire Extinguishers Preparations	2,901	Chemical Products
472	Scrap Rubber	2,880	Plastics and Rubbers
473	Copper Housewares	2,800	Metals
474	Dashboard Clocks	2,767	Instruments
475	Salt	2,610	Mineral Products
476	Asbestos Cement Articles	2,559	Stone And Glass
477	Non-Retail Pure Cotton Yarn	2,541	Textiles
478	Synthetic Monofilament	2,522	Textiles
479	Microscopes	2,493	Instruments
480	Hard Rubber	2,470	Plastics and Rubbers
481	Wooden Tool Handles	2,331	Wood Products
482	Walking Sticks	2,224	Footwear and Headwear
483	Other Zinc Products	2,215	Metals
484	Other Non-Metal Removal Machinery	2,188	Machines
485	Gauze	2,000	Textiles
486	Hair Products	1,998	Chemical Products
487	Ink Ribbons	1,975	Miscellaneous
488	Non-Knit Men’s Undergarments	1,789	Textiles
489	Neck Ties	1,748	Textiles
490	Prepared Paint Driers	1,720	Chemical Products
491	Time Recording Instruments	1,700	Instruments
492	Other Uncoated Paper	1,657	Paper Goods
493	Scarves	1,602	Textiles
494	Wheelchairs	1,384	Transportation
495	Beer	1,368	Foodstuffs
496	Industrial Furnaces	1,359	Machines
497	Non-Knit Gloves	1,348	Textiles
498	Hydrogen	1,260	Chemical Products
499	Laboratory Ceramic Ware	1,200	Stone And Glass
500	Antifreeze	1,142	Chemical Products
501	Fruit Pressing Machinery	1,124	Machines
502	Liquid Fuel Furnaces	1,060	Machines
503	Wood Ornaments	925	Wood Products
504	Other Copper Products	904	Metals
505	Processed Mushrooms	840	Foodstuffs
506	Electromagnets	804	Machines
507	Other Stainless Steel Bars	785	Metals
508	Balances	765	Instruments
509	Raw Aluminum	758	Metals
510	Processed Hair	716	Footwear and Headwear
511	Flax Yarn	695	Textiles
512	Electric Furnaces	650	Machines
513	Iron Anchors	610	Metals
514	Leather Machinery	600	Machines
515	Gas Turbines	572	Machines
516	Copper Bars	532	Metals
517	Gravel and Crushed Stone	500	Mineral Products
518	Scent Sprays	445	Miscellaneous
519	Pearl Products	390	Precious Metals
520	Hand Sifters	364	Miscellaneous
521	Other Vegetable Fibers Fabric	340	Textiles
522	Carbon-based Electronics	295	Machines
523	Photographic Chemicals	240	Chemical Products
524	Artificial Fur	220	Animal Hides
525	Quartz	200	Mineral Products
526	Refractory Bricks	200	Stone And Glass
527	Footwear Parts	184	Footwear and Headwear
528	Other Clocks and Watches	179	Instruments
529	Labels	177	Textiles
530	Headbands and Linings	148	Footwear and Headwear
531	Metal Pickling Preparations	117	Chemical Products
532	Other Articles of Twine and Rope	116	Textiles
533	Corrugated Paper	110	Paper Goods
534	Electrical Capacitors	85	Machines
535	Refractory Cements	71	Chemical Products
536	Electrical Parts	57	Machines
537	Lead Sheets	49	Metals
538	Copper Springs	48	Metals
539	Felt	41	Textiles
540	Synthetic Coloring Matter	40	Chemical Products
541	Steam Turbines	32	Machines
542	Polycarboxylic Acids	30	Chemical Products
543	Aluminum Pipe Fittings	27	Metals
544	Coated Textile Fabric	15	Textiles
545	Watch Straps	14	Instruments
546	Refractory Ceramics	12	Stone And Glass
547	Nitrogen Heterocyclic Compounds	10	Chemical Products
548	Rosin	2	Chemical Products

Last Updated: April, 2024

Note #1: The HS4 code, or Harmonized System 4-digit code, is part of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS). It’s an internationally standardized system for classifying goods in international trade.

Note #2: This table is regularly updated on an annual basis. Therefore, we encourage you to revisit frequently to access the latest information regarding trade between China and Sierra Leone.

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Trade Agreements between China and Sierra Leone

China and Sierra Leone have fostered a relationship that centers around economic assistance, infrastructure development, and trade facilitation, reflecting China’s broader engagement strategy with African nations. While there may not be extensive formal trade agreements like those found in relations with larger economies, the partnership is characterized by significant investment and cooperation agreements that impact trade and economic development. Here’s an overview of the key components of the economic relationship between China and Sierra Leone:

Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreements

China and Sierra Leone have signed various economic and technical cooperation agreements aimed at facilitating development in Sierra Leone. These agreements typically involve Chinese grants and concessive loans, which are used to finance infrastructure projects across the country. Such projects often include roads, hospitals, and power plants, crucial for Sierra Leone’s development and indirectly beneficial for trade by improving the country’s logistics and transport capabilities.

Infrastructure Projects

A significant part of China’s involvement in Sierra Leone has been in the form of infrastructure development. These projects are often part of China’s commitment to aiding Sierra Leone’s recovery and development efforts. China has funded and built key infrastructures such as:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs building
National stadium
West Africa Tropical Disease Research Center

These projects, while not trade agreements per se, facilitate economic activity and potential trade opportunities by improving the local infrastructure.

Mining Sector Investments

Sierra Leone is rich in natural resources, particularly in minerals like diamonds, bauxite, and iron ore. China has been involved in the mining sector through investments that involve extraction and processing agreements. These investments typically include building the infrastructure needed for mining operations and export facilities, which directly influence trade dynamics between the two nations.

Agricultural Development Projects

Agriculture being a crucial sector in Sierra Leone, China has initiated several agricultural cooperation projects. These include the provision of agricultural machinery, expertise, and direct investment in agricultural production. Such initiatives aim to increase agricultural output and efficiency, thus boosting Sierra Leone’s export potential in agricultural products.

Health and Education Support

Alongside economic and infrastructure projects, China provides substantial support in health and education, which, while indirectly related to trade, are vital for long-term sustainable economic growth. China has contributed to various health projects and educational exchanges that build capacity and foster good relations between the two nations.

Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)

Sierra Leone benefits from multilateral cooperation under the FOCAC umbrella, where China and African nations collaborate on economic and trade issues. This forum has been instrumental in negotiating broader trade cooperation and investment agreements that benefit Sierra Leone.