Poultry meat and offal market in Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for poultry meat and offal in Eswatini grew from 6 347 t in 2018 to a peak of 8 435 t in 2020, before moderating to 8 030 t in 2023. In value terms, the market expanded from $9.1 million in 2018 to $14.7 million in 2022, then contracted to $12.9 million in 2023.

The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak in 2023 disrupted regional production and trade, contributing to market adjustments. Eswatini's position within the Southern African Customs Union continues to shape import and export flows, as seen in rising import volumes throughout the period.

Underlying consumer demand for poultry has been supported by population growth and its relative affordability as a protein source, helping sustain overall market volume.

Production poultry meat and offal in Eswatini

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

Poultry meat and offal production in Eswatini declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, production reached 5 729 tonnes, representing a 2.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 28.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 5 876 tonnes, while the most significant annual increase occurred in 2018 at 15.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of poultry meat and offal production in Eswatini reached 8 673 thousand US dollars, marking a 23.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 18.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 038 thousand US dollars, which also saw the most substantial decline of 14.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eswatini in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports poultry meat and offal from Eswatini

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed considerable volatility throughout the period. In 2020, Eswatini exported 89 tonnes of poultry meat and offal, representing a significant 20.7% decrease from 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 606 tonnes, which also saw the most dramatic increase of 341.2%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019 at 81.6%. Overall, exports fell 6.8 times from their 2018 peak to their 2020 low.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa and Mozambique accounted for all of Eswatini's poultry meat and offal exports, together representing 100.0% of total export volumes.

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, K $ US

Export values demonstrated significant instability during this period. In 2020, Eswatini's poultry meat and offal exports were valued at 134 thousand US dollars, showing only minimal change from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 966 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the most substantial increase of 327.6%. The lowest value occurred in 2019 at 134 thousand US dollars, which saw the most dramatic decline of 86.1%. Overall, export values fluctuated 7.2 times between their 2018 high and 2019 low.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa and Mozambique together absorbed 100.0% of Eswatini's poultry meat and offal export value, indicating a highly concentrated export market.

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

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

Imports poultry meat and offal to Eswatini

Imports in kind, t

Poultry meat and offal imports to Eswatini increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching approximately 2 795 tonnes. This represented a robust 23.7% gain compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 61.1%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 17.2%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Brazil (61.7% of import volume), South Africa (16.1%), and the United States (10.3%) were Eswatini's primary sources for poultry meat and offal imports, together accounting for 88.2% of total import volumes.

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, K $ US

Eswatini's poultry meat and offal import value increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 2 561 thousand US dollars. This marked a strong 13.5% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 20.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 886 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the most significant decline of 11.2%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019 at 19.6%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Brazil (47.0% of import value), South Africa (20.4%), and the United States (16.9%) formed the core of Eswatini's poultry meat and offal import sources, together accounting for 84.3% of total import value.

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

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