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Starches market in Eswatini

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Eswatini's starch market volume grew consistently from 14 017 t in 2018 to 19 631 t in 2023. The most significant expansion occurred in 2022, when market volume jumped by 26% to 19 444 t, supported by a sharp rise in imports to 2 274 t and a production increase to 17 172 t. Domestic production continued to climb, reaching 17 698 t in 2023, while imports moderated to 1 947 t that year.

By 2024, the market context included the expansion of industrial crop cultivation such as cassava, a key starch source, which could bolster local supply. The Ukraine conflict raised production costs for agricultural inputs like fertilizers and energy, affecting expenses within Eswatini. Growing regional demand for processed and convenience foods continued to pull starch consumption, although energy shortages and high transport costs presented ongoing barriers to industrial development and trade.

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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Eswatini, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Eswatini, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Eswatini, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Eswatini, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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. 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 starches in Eswatini

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of starches, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of starches, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Eswatini's starch production volume has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 14 147 tonnes of starches, marking a 3.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.6%	2.8%	3.7%	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports starches from Eswatini

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 0.0 tonnes, then surged to a peak of 6.0 tonnes in 2019, reflecting a 144-fold increase. In 2020, Eswatini exported 5.0 tonnes of starches, which is 16.8% lower than in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 99.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 14 264.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.3%)	14 264.0%	(16.8%)	(5.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa almost entirely dominated the geographical structure of Eswatini's starch exports in kind, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

The market exhibited an unstable trend over the timeframe. Export values dropped to a minimum of 0.0 thousand US dollars in 2018, then climbed to a maximum of 10.7 thousand US dollars in 2019, representing a 280-fold shift. In 2020, Eswatini exported 3.2 thousand US dollars worth of starches, down by 70.2% compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 99.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 27 877.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.1%)	27 877.2%	(70.2%)	(10.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the country structure of starch exports in value terms was highly concentrated, with South Africa alone responsible for 100.0% 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 starches to Eswatini

Imports in kind, t

Foreign starch supplies to Eswatini have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 991.4 tonnes, corresponding to a 14.5% rise over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 37.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	16.5%	14.5%	11.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa effectively monopolised starch imports in kind to Eswatini, taking 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

Foreign starch supplies to Eswatini have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 652.7 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a modest rise of 5.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 30.6%, with an annualized rate of 9.3%.

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