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Export Market

Eswatini

ISO: SZ / SWZ

Country Profile

Capital Mbabane
Population 1.2M
GDP $4.9B (2024)
GDP per Capita $3,910
Income Level Lower-Middle Income
Currency Swazi lilangeni (SZL L)
Language English
Timezone UTC+02:00
Region Africa · Southern Africa

Trade Partners

Eswatini Exports To

  • South Africa 61.0%
  • Ireland 4.0%
  • Mozambique 4.0%
  • Kenya 4.0%
  • Nigeria 3.0%

Key exports: scented mixtures, raw sugar, industrial acids/oils/alcohols, garments, wood (2023)

Eswatini Imports From

  • South Africa 71.0%
  • China 8.0%
  • India 4.0%
  • USA 2.0%
  • Mozambique 1.0%

Key imports: refined petroleum, electricity, plastic products, cotton fabric, garments (2023)

Economic Overview

landlocked southern African economy; South African trade dependent and currency pegging; CMA and SACU member state; COVID-19 economic slowdown; growing utilities inflation; persistent poverty and unemployment; HIV/AIDS labor force disruptions

Government: absolute monarchy

UK Trade Status

FTA in Force

The UK has a free trade agreement with Eswatini, providing preferential market access for UK exporters.

Geographic Region

Africa

Trading Bloc Memberships

Eswatini is a member of the following trade agreements and economic blocs.

AfCFTA African Continental Free Trade Area Free Trade Area COMESA Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Free Trade Area UK Agreement

Export Guidance

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Official Resources

Government export support for Eswatini.

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