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Beef and buffalo meat market in Eswatini

Beef and buffalo meat market in Eswatini

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The beef and buffalo meat market in Eswatini displayed considerable volume stability from 2018 to 2022, with annual market size fluctuating between 15 230 tonnes and 15 885 tonnes. This period concluded with a clear upward turn in 2023, when the market volume reached 16 557 tonnes.

Underpinning this trend was a steady expansion of local production, which grew from 13 324 tonnes in 2018 to 16 768 tonnes in 2023. Concurrently, import volumes fell sharply from 2 716 tonnes to 147 tonnes over the same six years, significantly altering the supply structure.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
    1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
      1. 4.1.1. In kind
        1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
        2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
        3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
        4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Eswatini
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eswatini in kind, 2018-2023, t
      2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Eswatini in value, 2018-2023, $ US
    2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
      1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
      2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
      3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
      4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
      5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  6. 6. Exports
    1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
      1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Eswatini, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Eswatini, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 7. Imports
    1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
      1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Eswatini, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Eswatini, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
  9. 9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
    1. 9.1. Direct Data
      1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
    2. 9.2. Mirror Data
      1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beef and buffalo meat in Eswatini

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Eswatini's beef and buffalo meat production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 14 665 tonnes, representing a modest 4.0% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 8.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 13 324 tonnes, which marked the largest decline of 1.4% that year. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with production rising by 5.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eswatini in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(1.4%)5.8%4.0%2.8%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef and buffalo meat from Eswatini

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 155 tonnes, after hitting their peak in 2017, resulting in a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Eswatini exported 342 tonnes of beef and buffalo meat, a 7.0% decrease compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 69.8%, while the most substantial increase occurred in 2019, with exports surging by 137.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(69.8%)137.7%(7.0%)(12.6%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Norway and Mozambique were the dominant partners in Eswatini's beef and buffalo meat exports by volume, with other countries collectively accounting for the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Eswatini in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values bottomed out in 2018 at 765 thousand US dollars, after peaking in 2017, with a 4.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Eswatini's beef and buffalo meat exports were valued at 2 190 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate 8.6% decline year-over-year. The largest decrease occurred in 2018 at 78.2%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019, with values rising by 213.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(78.2%)213.5%(8.6%)(14.5%)
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway remained the dominant partner for Eswatini's beef and buffalo meat exports by value, accounting for 72.9% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Eswatini in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beef and buffalo meat to Eswatini

Imports in kind, t

Eswatini's beef and buffalo meat imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 381 tonnes, showing a sharp contraction of 35.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 54.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 23.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(10.5%)(20.7%)(35.9%)(23.1%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was overwhelmingly dominant in Eswatini's beef and buffalo meat imports by volume, accounting for 95.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Eswatini in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Eswatini's beef and buffalo meat imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 099 thousand US dollars, which is 40.9% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 61.1%, with an average annual decline of 27.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(7.5%)(28.9%)(40.9%)(27.0%)
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, South Africa was the key partner for Eswatini's beef and buffalo meat imports by value, accounting for 95.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Eswatini in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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