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Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat market in Eswatini

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the market for non-rendered pig fat in Eswatini expanded significantly, with production rising from 85 t to 121 t. This growth was primarily driven by an increasing number of small-scale pig farmers entering the sector, who benefited from the availability of low-cost labor due to high unemployment in the country. The upward trend was further reinforced in 2021 when the government imposed trade restrictions on meat products due to animal disease outbreaks, which encouraged domestic production to meet local demand.

Following the 2021 peak, production volumes entered a downward phase, falling to 107 t in 2022 and 100 t in 2023. This adjustment was partly linked to the sector's ongoing reliance on imported breeding genetics from South Africa, which constrained local production capacity. Additionally, a shift in consumer preferences towards meat with lower fat content began to influence demand for pig fat, contributing to the market contraction in the latter part of the period.

Throughout these years, imports and exports remained negligible, meaning the market volume closely mirrored domestic output. The sector's trajectory was thus shaped by the activity of small-scale producers, while external dependencies and evolving consumption patterns moderated its growth.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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. 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
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 non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Eswatini

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In Eswatini, production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 103.6 tonnes, showing a moderate increase of 6.6% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 31.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.6%	14.7%	6.6%	9.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Eswatini

Exports in kind, kg

In 2018, exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Eswatini amounted to 52.0 kilograms, which represents a significant decline of 83.8% from 2017.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.8%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind were almost entirely concentrated on Mozambique, accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

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, $ US

In 2018, the value of foreign supplies of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Eswatini was recorded at 355 US dollars, down by 73.7% from 2017.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(73.7%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Mozambique was the sole destination for exports in value terms, receiving 100.0% of total shipments, which underscores its overwhelming dominance in this market.

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