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Potato market in Eswatini

Potato market in Eswatini

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The potato market volume in Eswatini followed a fluctuating path from 2018 to 2023, starting at 19 537 tons and climbing to a peak of 21 605 tons in 2022. This upward movement was interrupted by a decline in 2020 and a more pronounced 8% contraction in 2023, which brought the volume down to 19 881 tons.

Overall, the market recorded a slight net increase over the six-year span, characterized by periods of growth and correction. The volatility, particularly the sharp drop in 2023 after two years of expansion, highlights the dynamic conditions shaping the country's potato supply and demand during this period.

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 potato in Eswatini

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Potato production in Eswatini has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 8 552 tonnes of potatoes, marking a 0.6% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 2.2%, which translates to an average annual increase of 0.7%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year0.9%0.7%0.6%0.7%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from Eswatini

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Potato exports from Eswatini reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.3 tonnes, then climbed to their peak in 2018 at 45 tonnes, representing a 179-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports stood at 24 tonnes, a sharp increase of 9 433.7% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 99.4%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year15.6%(99.4%)9 433.7%(14.9%)
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, South Africa dominated the partner structure for potato exports in kind, accounting for 77.0% of total flows, while other markets had comparatively modest shares.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Potato exports from Eswatini in monetary terms reached their minimum in 2019 at 1 000 US dollars, then peaked in 2020 at 14 000 US dollars, showing a 25-fold variation between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments were recorded at 14 000 US dollars, equivalent to a sharp increase of 2 367.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 94.2%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year25.8%(94.2%)2 367.5%21.8%
Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, two countries—South Africa and Mozambique—concentrated the majority of potato exports in value terms, with a combined share of 99.7% of total flows.

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 potato to Eswatini

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year advance, potato imports to Eswatini declined. Imports reached their maximum in 2019 at 11 813 tonnes, then fell to 11 244 tonnes in 2020, marking a 4.8% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 6.5%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 6.0%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year5.6%6.0%(4.8%)2.1%
Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, South Africa was by far the main source for potato imports in kind to Eswatini, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

After a two-year rise, potato import volumes to Eswatini declined. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 182 000 US dollars, then imports dropped to approximately 2 014 000 US dollars in 2020, showing a moderate decrease of 7.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 14.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 12.1%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year12.1%10.5%(7.7%)4.5%
Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, virtually all potato imports in value terms to Eswatini were associated with South Africa, whose share reached 100.0% 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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