Eswatini Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
SADCregional
activePreferential tariffs
Southern Africa
SACUbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
COMESAregional
activeFree trade area
Eastern & Southern Africa
AGOA bilateral
activeDuty-free access to US market
United States
Total Active Agreements5
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Sugar
Soft drink concentrates
Textiles
Wood pulp
Citrus
Competitive Advantages
Advanced infrastructure networkSADC regional integrationAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
SACU duty-free access✓
AGOA benefits✓
Tax incentivesRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideRequired Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with EIPA
2Obtain export license
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Submit customs declaration
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
Ports & Entry Points
View All PortsEswatini is a landlocked country. International trade is conducted through neighboring countries' ports.
Explore Regional PortsKey Trade Institutions in Eswatini
Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA)
Export Authoritywww.eipa.org.sz
+268 2404 0470
Eswatini Revenue Authority - Customs
CustomsEswatini Standards Authority
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Eswatini's trade requirements?
