Mbabane – Eswatini recorded a trade deficit as imports slightly exceeded exports, according to the latest Economic Bulletin from the Ministry of Economic Planning and Development.
The report shows that imports reached E10.065 billion, while exports stood at E10.045 billion, reflecting a narrow gap between goods entering and leaving the country.
The deficit highlights continued demand for imported goods, even as local exports maintained steady performance during the review period.
According to the bulletin, the figures indicate ongoing trade imbalances within the economy, with import volumes marginally higher than export earnings.
Despite the gap, overall economic activity remained stable, supported by steady performance across key sectors and sustained business operations during the period under review.
The Ministry noted that while external factors continue to influence global trade conditions, domestic economic activity has remained relatively resilient.
Economists often monitor trade balances as an indicator of economic competitiveness and external sector stability, particularly in developing economies reliant on both imports and exports.
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