Maize bran, sharps and residues market in Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the market for maize bran, sharps and residues in Eswatini reached 3 240 t. This initial level was supported by substantial public investments in maize cultivation through the EWADE program, which allocated over E6.4 million for land preparation and farm inputs for resettled farmers. The increased maize production boosted the supply of processing by-products like bran. Furthermore, the state-owned National Maize Corporation played a key role as a buyer of surplus maize, influencing market stability and encouraging commercial production.

From 2019 to 2023, the market volume exhibited a general upward trend, climbing to 3 669 t despite a temporary contraction to 3 182 t in 2021. The overall expansion was underpinned by the sustained transition of farmers from subsistence to commercial maize farming and continued focus on improving post-harvest storage infrastructure, which enhanced the availability of maize residues for the market.

Production maize bran, sharps and residues in Eswatini

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of maize bran, sharps and residues, 2017-2020

World map of production of maize bran, sharps and residues, 2017-2020

In Eswatini, the production of maize bran, sharps, and residues has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 3 221 tonnes, marking a 3.0% rise from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.3%.

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

Exports maize bran, sharps and residues from Eswatini

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 2.6 tonnes, then surged to their highest in 2017, creating a 262-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Eswatini's export volume of maize bran, sharps, and residues reached 22.9 tonnes, which represents a 62.4% decrease compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 99.6%, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2019 with a jump of 2 228.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa remained the dominant and nearly exclusive destination for Eswatini's exports of maize bran, sharps, and residues, accounting for 100.0% of the total.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

The market displayed signs of volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their peak in 2017, then dropped to their lowest in 2018 at 366 US dollars, showing a 120-fold amplitude. In 2020, the value of maize bran, sharps, and residues leaving Eswatini was 1 894 US dollars, down by 77.7% from 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 99.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 2 222.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa was the key and almost sole market for Eswatini's exports of maize bran, sharps, and residues in value terms, making up 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports maize bran, sharps and residues to Eswatini

Imports in kind, t

In Eswatini, the volume of maize bran, sharps, and residues imports has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 81.0 tonnes, reflecting a 57.1% drop year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 80.1%, with an average annual decline of 41.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mozambique served as the main source for maize bran, sharps, and residues imports to Eswatini, consistently absorbing 96.3% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

In Eswatini, the value of maize bran, sharps, and residues imports has fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 536 US dollars, indicating a sharp decline of 62.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 88.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 51.4%.

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

Over the period 2017–2020, Mozambique was the key and nearly exclusive market for Eswatini's imports of maize bran, sharps, and residues in value terms, accounting for 95.0% of total flows.

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

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