A Profitable Fisheries Sector
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Approx. Local Demand
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Processors & Traders
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Top reasons to select Sierra Leone for investing in Fisheries
Strong market demand for fish
The fish market is estimated to reach USD $138.7 Billion by 2027, growing at 2.9% annually. Fisheries contribute significantly to Sierra Leone’s GDP and are vital to domestic nutrition and employment.
Diverse sector opportunities
Investment potential exists across aquaculture, fish processing, fishery infrastructure, and innovative FishTech solutions.
Preferential market access & key trade partners
Duty and quota-free trade is available via signed agreements. Sierra Leone’s ECOWAS membership supports free movement of goods and people in West Africa.
Improving infrastructure for logistics
Infrastructure development includes a bridge linking the capital to the airport, improved roads, and reliable power supply — enhancing logistics and fishery potential.
Skilled & cost-effective workforce
Sierra Leone boasts an eager workforce projected to exceed 3 million by 2024, with some of the lowest labor costs in West Africa.
Stable business climate
One of Africa’s most peaceful and stable nations, Sierra Leone is set for strong economic recovery and boasts solid macro-economic fundamentals.