Key Market Indicators
Sierra Leoneans are expected to consume around 19 thousand metric tons of sorghum by 2026, the same amount as in 2021. Since 2017, demand has remained stable. In 2021, Sierra Leone was ranked 38th, while Papua New Guinea came in at 19 thousand metric tons. India, China, and Ethiopia were ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively. Production of sorghum in Sierra Leone is projected to reach 62 thousand metric tons by 2026, up from 54 thousand metric tons in 2021. This marks an average annual growth rate of 2.2% since 1966. In 2021, Sierra Leone ranked 46th, while Nicaragua overtook the country with 54 thousand metric tons. Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Mexico took the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th spots respectively.
