Region
Swaziland

Sector
Agriculture & Agri-processing

Summary:

Swaziland has an active farming sector and baby vegetables continue to gain an increasingly important share of the export market. The government is keen on expanding this market, as well as processing vegetables locally.

Contact
Zizwe Vilane

Email
vilanez@sipa.org.sz

Tel
+268 404 0470/2/3/4
Fax
+268 404 3374

Project: Vegetable processing plants

Location: Near major hubs and other locations with infrastructure

Summary: A large number of small-scale farmers are growing organic vegetables but lack guaranteed markets for their produce. The project entails the setting up processing plants that would source produce from existing farmers or grow own inputs. 

Investment cost: US$ 5-8 million.

Documentation: Pre-feasibility study

IRR: 29% if government provides some input (factory), otherwise 20.3%

Proposed investment structure: Joint ventures, PPPs or 100% foreign ownership

For further information on this opportunity contact Swaziland Investment Promotion Agency.

Zizwe Vilane, Director: Foreign Direct Investment
Email: vilanez@sipa.org.sz