Free Zones and Industrial Parks

Liberia offers strategic industrial zones and parks designed to support manufacturing, agro-processing, and export-oriented investments. These zones provide investors with access to essential infrastructure, strategic coastal locations, and proximity to major ports, creating favorable conditions for industrial development, trade, and long-term economic growth.

The Monrovia Industrial Park is one of Liberia’s primary manufacturing centers and hosts a diverse range of industrial activities. Manufacturers operating within the park are engaged in sectors including paints, mattresses, industrial oxygen, bakeries, wood-working, metal works, varnishes, plastics, rubber products, African clothing, mineral water, toiletries, refined vegetable oil, and confectioneries. While some products are exported to regional and international markets, the majority support domestic consumption and contribute to strengthening Liberia’s industrial base.

Within Monrovia’s commercial hub, approximately 60 acres of land remain available within the former Free Zone, offering additional opportunities for manufacturing and industrial investment. This location benefits from close proximity to key infrastructure and the Port of Monrovia, which enhances logistics efficiency and access to global markets. The Monrovia Industrial Park itself spans approximately 200 acres and continues to support small- and medium-scale manufacturing operations, including the production of nails, paint, industrial oxygen, confectioneries, and steel rods. Additional industrial space remains available to accommodate new investors.

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To further promote economic diversification and industrial expansion, the Government of Liberia enacted legislation in 2017 establishing the Liberia Special Economic Zone Authority (LSEZA). This authority is responsible for developing, managing, and regulating Special Economic Zones designed to attract domestic and foreign investment. These zones provide a streamlined One-Stop-Shop framework, allowing investors to complete business registration, obtain licenses and permits, and fulfill regulatory requirements efficiently.

Approximately 500 acres of land have been designated near the Port of Buchanan for Special Economic Zone development. This strategic location enhances Liberia’s capacity to support export-oriented manufacturing, logistics operations, and value-added industrial activities, strengthening the country’s position as a regional investment destination.

In addition, the Government of Liberia is implementing the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Project to advance agro-industrial development and improve national food security. Supported by US$16 million in financing from the African Development Bank, the project is being implemented from January 2022 through December 2027. Its primary objectives include promoting inclusive and sustainable agro-industrial growth, reducing dependence on imported staple foods, creating employment opportunities, and strengthening Liberia’s agricultural value chains.

The SAPZ project focuses on developing climate-resilient infrastructure, improving business competitiveness, strengthening workforce skills, and integrating smallholder farmers into agro-processing industries. It also supports institutional capacity building and coordinated project management to ensure long-term sustainability.

Located in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, the project supports key agricultural commodities including rice, cassava, oil palm, coffee, cocoa, rubber, fruits, vegetables, and aquaculture. At full implementation, the project is expected to generate approximately 156,000 direct and indirect jobs, with significant participation from women and youth. In addition, approximately 4,000 young people and women will receive skills training to support employment and entrepreneurship in agro-industrial sectors.