Alliaceous vegetables market in Botswana

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled alliaceous vegetables in Botswana showed initial growth, peaking at 13 632 t in 2019. This was followed by a gradual two-year contraction, with the market volume decreasing to 12 390 t by 2021.

A severe market contraction occurred in 2022, with volume plummeting to 4 684 t. The following year brought a partial recovery to 6 778 t, though the market remained significantly below its pre-2022 levels.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Botswana

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

After two consecutive years of growth, Botswana's production of alliaceous vegetables experienced a decline. In 2020, the country produced 7 858 tonnes, marking a significant year-over-year contraction of 12.8%. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually increased by 32.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.7%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 9 007 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 33.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Botswana in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Botswana

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed considerable volatility during the observed period. Exports peaked in 2018 and then fell to their lowest point in 2020, with a dramatic 4.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Botswana's shipments of alliaceous vegetables abroad amounted to just 1 tonne, representing a sharp decline of 77.8% compared to the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 26.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Botswana in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Namibia was virtually the exclusive buyer of alliaceous vegetables from Botswana, accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume terms.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Botswana in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export values peaked in 2018 and hit a trough in 2020, showing a substantial 6.6-fold swing. In 2020, Botswana's alliaceous vegetables exports were valued at 1 thousand US dollars, which is 80.1% lower than the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase also occurring that year at 75.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Botswana in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, alliaceous vegetables from Botswana were primarily shipped to Namibia, which absorbed 99.9% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Botswana in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Botswana

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of alliaceous vegetables to Botswana increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 5 067 tonnes, reflecting a 9.5% uptick compared to the previous year. However, over the full period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 6.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 223 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 22.4%. In contrast, the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 9.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Botswana in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the key and nearly sole source for imports of alliaceous vegetables to Botswana, accounting for 99.8% of total import flows in volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Botswana in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, cross-border shipments of alliaceous vegetables to Botswana reached 2 864 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 12.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 10.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 547 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 2 988 thousand US dollars. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 14.8%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Botswana in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms remained heavily concentrated on South Africa, which accounted for 99.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Botswana in value, 2017-2020