Liberia Import Data
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China 20.1% ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Cรดte d'Ivoire 18.8% ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India 14.8% ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Tรผrkiye 13.5% ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA 2.9% ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan 2.6% ๐Ÿšข Ships & Boats ~26% ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ Refined Fuel ~20.3% โš™๏ธ Machinery ~12.5% ๐ŸŒพ Cereals ~9% ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China 20.1% ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Cรดte d'Ivoire 18.8% ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India 14.8% ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Tรผrkiye 13.5% ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA 2.9% ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan 2.6% ๐Ÿšข Ships & Boats ~26% ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ Refined Fuel ~20.3% โš™๏ธ Machinery ~12.5% ๐ŸŒพ Cereals ~9%
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Import Data ยท Regular Updated
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Republic of Liberia

Liberia

Import Data

West Africa's historical maritime gateway and a rapidly evolving trade hub. A multi-billion dollar import market driven by the world's second-largest ship registry, critical infrastructure needs, and a heavy reliance on imported energy and staples. Get verified, shipment-level intelligence on every trade flow entering the Freeport of Monrovia and Buchanan.

๐ŸŒ $2.8B+ Total Imports 2025 (USD)
๐Ÿšข #2 Global Ship Registry
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ 20.1% China's Share of Imports
๐Ÿ“ˆ 33%+ Annual Import Growth
240K+Annual Shipment Records
Key HubFreeport of Monrovia
4.9K+Active Importers
Verified SourcesVerified Trade Data
MonthlyData Update Cycle
The Maritime Power

Vessels & Floating Structures

Liberiaโ€™s trade profile is unique globally. As one of the world's largest open ship registries, imports of ships, boats, and floating structures account for over 26% of its import bill. This high-value category reflects the nation's strategic position in the global maritime industry.

Industrial Recovery

Mining & Power Machinery

Driven by the resurgence of the iron ore and gold mining sectors, Liberia imports massive volumes of industrial machinery, mechanical appliances, and electrical equipment. Sourced primarily from China and the EU, these goods are essential for rebuilding national production capacity.

Economic Dependency

Energy & Food Staples

With limited domestic refining and agriculture, Liberia relies heavily on Cรดte d'Ivoire and the UAE for refined petroleum. Additionally, cerealsโ€”specifically riceโ€”remain a critical humanitarian and consumer import category from India and Thailand.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Liberia Import Trajectory (USD Billion) 2021โ€“2025
2021
$1.7B โ€” Pandemic Low
Base
2022
$1.9B
+36.3%
2023
$2.1B โ€” Recovery Surge
+26.6%
2024
$2.1B
+21.0%
2025
$2.8B+ โ€” Modernization Phase
+17.3%
Data Fields
Every Record. Every Detail.

Each shipment record is sourced from verified trade declarations โ€” delivering complete field-level depth across importer, supplier, product, pricing, and specific trade posts.

# Field Name Description Category
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Importer Name & Address
Full legal name of the Liberian company receiving the shipment โ€” essential for identifying active buyers, mining concessions, and regional distributors.
Buyer Intel
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Overseas Supplier
Name and country of the foreign exporter. Crucial for mapping Asian and Middle Eastern supply networks feeding into the Liberian market.
Supplier Data
03
HS Code
Standard Harmonized System code classifying the product precisely โ€” enabling highly granular product-level trade flow and ECOWAS tariff tracking.
Classification
04
Product Description
Full declaration text including brand, specification, and model โ€” critical for identifying specific machinery, ship types, or chemical grades.
Product Detail
05
Quantity & Unit
Number of units, net weight (MT/kg), or volume per shipment with declared measurement unit โ€” enabling precise import volume tracking.
Volume
06
Declared Value (USD)
Statistical value in USD โ€” the primary basis for trade pricing benchmarks and market valuation.
Trade Value
07
Port of Entry
Specific entry point โ€” Freeport of Monrovia, Port of Buchanan, or Roberts International Airport (RIA). Essential for tracking physical logistics.
Port Data
08
Shipment Date
Date the shipment was processed through verified trade systems โ€” enabling real-time trend analysis and understanding seasonal import cycles.
Timeline
09
Shipping Bill Date
The verified filing date โ€” critical for trade verification and audit trails in the West African trade corridor.
Logistics
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Verified SourceData sourced from reliable & verified Sources from Liberia, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
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Monthly Refresh CycleRecords updated monthly โ€” ensuring you track supply chain shifts as they happen in real-time.
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Excel & CSV DeliveryClean, structured files delivered to your inbox โ€” ready for BI tools without reformatting.
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Advanced FilteringFilter by HS code, origin country, importer name, port, or date range instantly.
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Multi-Year HistoryHistorical data allowing direct comparison of trade flows and economic cycles over time.
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Source Countries
Where Liberia Sources Its Imports

Cรดte d'Ivoire dominates energy supply, while China and India provide the essential industrial and consumer goods. Regional trade within West Africa remains a vital pillar of the economy.

01 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China 20.1%
02 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Cรดte d'Ivoire 18.8%
03 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India 14.8%
04 ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Tรผrkiye 13.5%
05 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA 2.9%
06 ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan 2.6%
07 ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden 2.3%
08 ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa 1.7%
Import Share by Region
Geographic breakdown of Liberia's import origins
๐ŸŒ Asia (incl. China, India, Korea)
46.5%
๐ŸŒ Africa (incl. Cรดte d'Ivoire)
33.5%
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Europe (incl. Netherlands)
15.0%
๐ŸŒŽ Americas (incl. USA)
5.0%
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Cรดte d'Ivoire: The Energy Anchor As the primary regional neighbor, Cรดte d'Ivoire provides the vast majority of Liberiaโ€™s refined petroleum oils, leveraging ECOWAS integration to power the Liberian grid and transport.
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China: The Industrial Supplier China dominates the supply of heavy mining machinery, construction materials, and consumer electronics, essential for the expansion of Liberia's extractive industries and urban growth.
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India: Food & Health India serves as a critical supplier of rice (Liberia's primary staple) and affordable generic pharmaceuticals, ensuring domestic food security and healthcare stability.
Import Categories
Major Import Industries & Categories

Liberiaโ€™s import profile is unique, characterized by a massive maritime sector and a strong focus on energy and industrial capital goods.

๐Ÿšข Ships & Floating Structures HS 89 ยท #1 Category

A direct reflection of Liberia's world-leading open ship registry. This high-value category includes cargo vessels, tankers, and floating docks imported into the national registry, primarily from South Korea, China, and Japan.

Cargo VesselsTankersFloating Docks
~26% Import Share
๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ Refined Petroleum & Energy HS 27

The lifeblood of the national economy. With no domestic refinery, Liberia imports all its refined diesel, gasoline, and fuel oils from Cรดte d'Ivoire and the UAE to sustain its industry and transport sectors.

DieselPetrolFuel OilsLubricants
~20.3% Import Share
โš™๏ธ Machinery & Mechanical Equip. HS 84

Essential for the mining boom. Liberia imports heavy excavation machinery, industrial pumps, and power generation equipment to support its iron ore and gold mining concessions and energy grid.

ExcavatorsIndustrial PumpsGenerators
~12.5% Import Share
๐ŸŒพ Cereals & Food Commodities HS 10

Critical for food security. As domestic production falls short of demand, Liberia imports massive quantities of rice and wheat, primarily from India, Thailand, and the USA.

RiceWheatPalm Oil Fractions
~9% Import Share
๐Ÿš— Vehicles & Transport Parts HS 87

A major logistics requirement. This includes commercial trucks for mineral transport and used passenger vehicles, sourced primarily from the USA, Korea, and Japan.

Commercial TrucksPassenger CarsAuto Parts
~11.8% Import Share
Who Uses This Data
Data That Powers Every Trade Role
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Global ExportersIdentify active Liberian buyers of industrial machinery and consumer goods, verify their buying power with historical volume data, and pitch competitive alternatives.
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Supply Chain & LogisticsMonitor maritime freight entering the Freeport of Monrovia and Port of Buchanan to optimize vessel turnaround times and plan regional transport.
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Market Research AnalystsBuild data-backed reports on West African economic performance, tracking exactly how industrial modernization is progressing in Liberia.
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Agri-Commodity TradersTrack real-time inbound volumes of rice and wheat to forecast Liberian food supply levels and spot potential supply chain shortages.
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Compliance TeamsMonitor trade flows, verify end-users, and ensure adherence to international trade regulations and ECOWAS tariff compliance.
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Mining Service ProvidersTrack the import of heavy capital equipment to identify active mine development and expansion projects across the country.
๐Ÿ“ฉ Full Dataset Access
Everything You Need on Liberia's $2.8B+ Import Market

240K+ shipment records ยท Importer details ยท Supplier names ยท HS codes ยท Assessed Values ยท Port of Entry data โ€” all delivered in Excel or CSV tailored to your needs within 24 hours.

โœ“ Importer names & addresses included โœ“ Supplier country & name โœ“ Full HS code (standard) โœ“ Assessed Trade value (USD) โœ“ Port of entry (Monrovia, Buchanan) โœ“ Date & transport mode โœ“ Multi-year history available โœ“ Delivered within 24 hours
Available Formats
๐Ÿ“Š Excel (.xlsx) ๐Ÿ“„ CSV ๐Ÿ”Œ API
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๐Ÿ”„Monthly UpdatedLatest records included
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Market Intelligence
Why Liberia Import Data Is Essential Intelligence

As a key maritime hub and a country aggressively modernizing its industrial base, Liberia's import flows are the best leading indicator for West African commodity market health.

๐ŸšขMaritime Intel
Monitoring Global Shipflows

With nearly 26% of imports being vessels and floating structures, Liberia's import data is a global indicator of maritime industry health. Tracking these high-value registries allows analysts to gauge global shipping capacity and market sentiment in real-time.

#2Global Port Registry
๐Ÿ—๏ธInfrastructure Intel
Tracking Industrial Capital

The import of heavy mining machinery and power equipment is a direct proxy for the progress of Liberia's multi-billion dollar mining concessions. This data reveals which global engineering firms are actively scaling their operations in the country.

~12.5%Machinery Share
๐ŸŒพFood Security
Monitoring Essential Commodities

Liberia's reliance on imported rice and wheat is significant. Tracking these agricultural flows into the Freeport of Monrovia gives commodity traders real-time insights into domestic food supply levels, pricing pressures, and consumer stability.

~9%Food & Agri Demand
โšกEnergy Security
Tracking the Energy Lifeline

Liberia relies entirely on imported fuel. Tracking refined petroleum imports from Cรดte d'Ivoire and the UAE gives energy companies and trading houses real-time insights into domestic fuel supply levels and regional pricing pressures.

~20.3%Energy Share
Key Insight
The Bottom Line on Liberia Import Intelligence

Every inbound shipment into Monrovia is a data point about a transforming West African giant. Liberia's 240K+ annual records form a live map of regional transshipment, infrastructure buildout, and global maritime logistics. That's true, actionable market intelligence.

240K+Annual Records
$2.8B+Import Volume
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