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[BUSINESS] · Eswatini, South Africa · 3 sources

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Eswatini delays 24% edible oil import levy to 2027

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The implementation of a proposed 24 per cent levy on imported edible oils in Eswatini has been postponed from September 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027. This delay follows interventions by Business Eswatini (BE) regarding concerns raised by industry players.

The postponement is intended to provide businesses within the edible oils value chain additional time to prepare for the new costs. It also allows Business Eswatini and the National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBoard) to conduct further consultations. These discussions will focus on the potential impact of the levy on business input costs, consumer prices, and local market competitiveness.

Entities

Business Eswatini · International Trade Administration Commission · National Agricultural Marketing Board · South African Groundnut Forum

Sources

24% Edible Oil Levy Deferred to January 2027 [www.insidebiz.co.sz]
24% edible oil levy delayed to Jan 2027 [times.co.sz]
Peanut butter tax takes aim at cheaper foreign brands [scrolla.africa]