Required certifications
- SLBS
Sierra Leone Standards Bureau (SLBS) standards.
West Africa
Broken Rice for Sierra Leone Importers
100% broken rice as staple food.
Port Freetown
Transit 50 days
Lead Grade 100% Broken White
Compliance SLBS
Quick Answer
100% broken IRRI-6 rice for Sierra Leone. Staple food grade. CNF Freetown from $432/MT. SLBS standards. Lead grade is 100% Broken White. Transit Karachi to Freetown: 50 days. Compliance: SLBS. Minimum order: 5 x 20' FCL.
Buyer profile
Who buys IRRI-6 in Sierra Leone?
100% broken rice is the dominant staple grain. Importers move volume in 50 kg PP through Freetown.
Cultural context: In Sierra Leone, broken rice is the staple grain — preferred for traditional dishes, not a budget choice. It is not a by-product or animal feed.
Top grades
Top grades for Sierra Leone
100% broken IRRI-6 is the staple grade. Other broken percentages move in smaller volume.
Port and logistics
Karachi to Freetown
Transit window 27-42 days depending on routing. CNF estimate uses today's FOB midpoint for the lead grade plus the live freight rate.
| Port | Transit | Freight per MT | CNF estimate (lead grade) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freetown | 50 days | $107/MT | $432-$452/MT |
Indicative only. Live freight from our pricing grid; confirmed CNF on the quote form, valid 48 hours.
Compliance
Certifications and regulatory
Packaging
50 kg PP woven.
See the packaging guide for bag specs and container loading.
CNF calculator
Calculate CNF to Freetown
Pre-set to 100% Broken White and Freetown. Adjust packaging and quantity to refresh the indicative CNF.
Calculate IRRI-6 CNF Landed Price
Pick your broken grade, port, and packaging. We use today's FOB midpoint plus live freight from Karachi.
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FAQ
Sierra Leone import FAQs
100% broken rice is cooked as the daily staple alongside cassava-leaf and groundnut sauces. It is the dominant rice grade in Sierra Leonean kitchens.
Related markets
Other West Africa markets
Ready to ship to Sierra Leone?
Confirmed CNF Freetown quote in 24 business hours. Lead grade pre-loaded on the quote form. Minimum order 5 x 20' FCL.