Africa-Press – Eswatini. Eswatini has recorded a significant boost in its export performance, with locally produced goods valued at nearly E2 million successfully entering the Taiwanese market through a cultural and trade showcase supported by the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA).
The exports formed part of the Eswatini Cultural Festival in Taiwan, a platform that highlights the Kingdom’s cultural heritage, craftsmanship, and growing commercial potential. Participating brands included Black Mamba Foods, Tintsaba, Swazi Candles, Swati Secrets and Baobab Batik, representing a mix of agribusiness and artisan industries.
EIPA played a central role in facilitating the participation of local companies, enabling producers, artisans and agribusinesses to access an international market and present products that reflect both cultural authenticity and export readiness. The showcased goods ranged from traditional crafts such as grass weaving and batik to organically certified agricultural products.
Officials say the milestone reflects rising international demand for Eswatini products, as well as strengthened economic ties between Eswatini and Taiwan. A key driver of this growth is the Economic Cooperation Agreement between the two countries, which covers close to 200 product lines and provides preferential access to the Taiwanese market.
The agreement has improved the competitiveness of Eswatini goods abroad, laying a foundation for expanded trade and sustained export growth.
The cultural festival was attended by Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lin Chia-lung, and also marked the announcement of the Prosperity Economic and Trade Office, an initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration between government and the private sector. EIPA says the development will further open up trade and investment opportunities for Eswatini businesses.
Building on this momentum, EIPA is preparing local companies for participation in Designed Giftionery Taipei 2026, scheduled for April. The event is expected to provide additional exposure for Eswatini enterprises and strengthen business linkages with Taiwanese buyers and distributors.
EIPA’s Executive Manager for Trade Promotion, Sibusiso Mnisi, said the results signal growing global competitiveness among local producers.
“Exporting close to E2 million worth of products into Taiwan is a clear signal that Eswatini products can compete and succeed on the global stage,” Mnisi said. “Through strategic facilitation, strong bilateral agreements, and targeted market access initiatives, we are creating real opportunities for Eswatini businesses to grow, scale, and market their products internationally.”
