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Agriculture Sector

Liberia’s agriculture sector offers vast investment opportunities across food crops, tree crops, agro-processing, and export-oriented agribusiness.

GDP Contribution 38%
Employment Share 70%
Key Crops Rice, Cocoa, Rubber, Palm Oil

Sector Profile

Liberia’s agriculture sector forms the backbone of the national economy, driving food security, employment, rural development, and export earnings.

With abundant fertile land, favorable climatic conditions, and diverse agro-ecological zones, Liberia presents significant opportunities for commercial farming, agro-processing, and export-oriented agribusiness.

Agriculture accounts for the majority of livelihoods, supporting inclusive economic growth while offering investors scalable production systems and expanding regional markets.

Key value chains include rice, cassava, cocoa, rubber, oil palm, fisheries, and horticulture, providing multiple entry points for sustainable investment.

Market Structure & Value Chain

Land preparation and farm development
Seed production and input supply
Primary crop production
Post-harvest handling and storage
Agro-processing and packaging
Cold-chain logistics and transport
Food manufacturing
Export distribution and trading
Wholesale and retail markets

Investment Opportunities

Commercial rice and cassava farming
Cocoa and rubber plantation development
Oil palm cultivation and processing
Integrated livestock and poultry production
Agro-processing and food manufacturing
Cold storage and logistics facilities
Agricultural mechanization services

Legal & Regulatory Framework

Ministry of Agriculture
National Investment Commission
Environmental Protection Agency
Agriculture Policy Framework
Land Rights Act
Environmental Compliance Regulations

Incentives & Investor Support

Tax holidays and duty exemptions
Import waivers for farm machinery
Preferential access to land leases
Investment facilitation services
One-stop permitting and licensing
Dedicated investor aftercare support

Risk & Mitigation Framework

Climate variability and seasonal shocks
Post-harvest losses
Rural infrastructure gaps
Climate-smart agriculture initiatives
Storage and processing investments
Rural infrastructure development programs

Strategic Outlook

Liberia’s agriculture sector offers one of the most promising pathways for inclusive economic transformation. With expanding domestic demand, strong export potential, and supportive government policies, agriculture presents long-term, resilient investment opportunities across the entire value chain.