Tea leaves production in Sierra Leone
In 2024 Sierra Leone produced 4,800 t of tea leaves, the 31st largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). The record was 4,831 t in 2023. Area harvested: 640 ha, yield 7.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 4,800 t
- World rank
- 31 of 46
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 4,831 t
- 2023
Tea leaves in Sierra Leone, 2023–2024 (tonnes)
Sierra Leone compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- Yield, t/ha
- 7.5
- world 5.9 (+27%)
- kg per person
- 0.56
- world 4.01
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Mozambique | 8,129 | 0.02% |
| 30 | Mauritius | 6,018 | 0.02% |
| 31 | Sierra Leone | 4,800 | 0.01% |
| 32 | Georgia | 2,600 | 0.01% |
| 33 | Peru | 2,030 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of tea leaves
Share of the world total; Sierra Leone is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,800 | −0.6% | 640 | 7.50 |
| 2023 | 4,831 | — | 644 | 7.50 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 32 t USD 122,000
- Exporter rank
- 103 of 143
- Imports
- 705 t USD 2.5 m
- Importer rank
- 102 of 191
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of tea leaves in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone produced 4,800 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sierra Leone rank in the world for production of tea leaves?
Sierra Leone ranked 31st of 46 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 49.7% of the world total.
What is the yield of tea leaves in Sierra Leone?
7.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (4,800 t from 640 ha), against a world average of 5.9 t/ha.
Does Sierra Leone export or import tea leaves?
In 2024 Sierra Leone reported exports of 32 t (USD 122,000) and imports of 705 t (USD 2.5 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Sierra Leone is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.