Country Facts

 

Basic Details
RegionSouthern Africa
Capital CityMbabane
Government TypeAbsolute Monarchy
Official LanguagesSwazi, English
CurrencyLilangeni (SZL),South African rand (ZAR)
Phone Code +268
Important CitiesMbabane, Manzini, Big Bend, Simunye, Mhlume, Bulembu, Malkerns, Tabankulu, Nhlangano, Tjaneni, Bhunya, Piggs Peak, Mondi, Nsoko
National DayIndependence (Sep-06)
Economy
GDP (nominal)USD 4.648 Billion
Ease of Doing Business Ranking121
Primary IndustriesAgriculture Economic growth,Infrastructure,Sugar industry,Mining
Foreign Relations
Bordering NationsMozambique, South Africa
Member of(African Union), ( Commonwealth of Nations), ( United Nations)
Major ExportsCosmetics and Accessories, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Chemical Products, Fashion and Apparel, Wood and Pulp, Machinery & Appliances, Pharmaceutical Products, Cereals & Pulses, Silk & Textiles, Fruits and Nuts, Electrical Products, Other Products
Major ImportsMining, Metals & Minerals, Machinery & Appliances, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Gems & Jewellery, Plastics and Products, Cereals & Pulses, Electrical Products, Chemical Products, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Books and Papers, Agriculture & Farming Products and Solutions, Cosmetics and Accessories, Pharmaceutical Products, Silk & Textiles
Total Exports ValueUSD 2.457 Billion
Total Imports ValueUSD 2.066 Billion
Foreign Trade BalanceUSD 0.391 Billion (Excess)
Foreign Relations with India
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Trade Agreements with IndiaBilateral trade between India and Swaziland totaled US$61.97 million in 2014–15, declining by 58% from the previous fiscal year. India exported $39.94 million worth of goods to Swaziland, and imported $22.03 million. While India's exports to Swaziland grew by 76.49% from 2013–14 to 2014–15, its imports from the country declined by 82.35% during the same period. The main commodities exported by India to Swaziland are pharmaceutical products, gold and precious metal jewellery, pearl/semi-precious stones, industrial machinery, fertilizers, Shellac, organic chemicals, aluminum products and electric machinery and equipment. The major commodities imported by India from Swaziland are industrial machinery, gold, residual chemical, medical and scientific instruments, pharmaceuticals, organic chemicals, electrical machinery, electronic instruments, pearls and semi-precious stones.
Major Exports to IndiaInstruments & Optical Solutions, Machinery & Appliances, Plastics and Products, Electrical Products, Rubber and Products, Chemical Products, Fruits and Nuts, Building & Construction Products & Services, Wood and Pulp, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Hides, Leather & Tannery, Cosmetics and Accessories, Retail & Fmcg Products, Toys and Games, Other Products, Art and Antiques
Major Imports from IndiaPharmaceutical Products, Chemical Products, Machinery & Appliances, Gems & Jewellery, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Electrical Products, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Building & Construction Products & Services, Cosmetics and Accessories, Hides, Leather & Tannery, Plastics and Products, Fashion and Apparel, Edible Oils & Seeds, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Glass and glassware, Rubber and Products
India's Imports ValueUSD 4.92 Million
India's Exports ValueUSD 4.92 Million
Trade Balance with IndiaUSD 0 Million (Excess)
Indian Embassy Details for EswatiniHigh Commission of India
H.E. Mr. N. Ram Prasad
Honourable High Commissioner
Fifth Floor, Quadrant B and C,United Nations Building, Somhlolo Road,Mbabane (Eswatini)
00 268 24047067 , Mob No. 00 268 7942 7000
hc.mbabane@mea.gov.in
https://www.hcimbabane.gov.in/


High Commission of India in Mbabane
H.E. Mr. N. Ram Prasad
High Commissioner

268 2410 2621

https://www.hcimbabane.gov.in/


Embassy Details of Eswatini in India