Swaziland Business
• Main exports: Soft drink concentrates, sugar, pulp, canned fruits and cotton yarn.
• Main imports: Chemicals, clothing, food, machinery and motor vehicles.
• Main trade partners: South Africa, EU and Japan.
Economy
Agriculture is by far the largest part of the economy, employing over 75% of the working population. The industrial sector is mainly concerned with processing agricultural products, largely food and wood products including paper, and also the production of textiles and metal goods. The country's mining industry produces coal, of which there are extensive reserves, and diamonds.
Unemployment remains at an estimated 40% (2006); GDP growth rate is 1.6% (2007); and inflation is running at about 6% (2007).
Business Etiquette
Office hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1300 and 1400-1645.
Conferences & Conventions
Business Contacts
PO Box 866, 5th Floor, Dhlan'ubeka House, Mdada and Lalufadlana Streets, Mbabane, Swaziland
Tel: (40) 44010 or 43391.
Website: www.sidc.co.sz
The Federation of Swaziland Employers and Chamber of Commerce
Emafini Business Center, Malagwane Hill, Mbabane, Swaziland
Tel: (40) 40768/44408.
Website: www.business-swaziland.com
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