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Beef and buffalo meat market in Botswana

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The beef and buffalo meat market in Botswana expanded significantly from 36 491 metric tons in 2018 to 62 568 metric tons in 2023, marking a 71% increase over the period. This growth, however, was not steady, with years of strong gains followed by a notable contraction.

A sharp surge of 37% lifted the market volume to 60 680 metric tons in 2020. After a modest rise in 2021, consumption peaked at 72 024 metric tons in 2022, before falling by 13% to 62 568 metric tons in 2023.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern, rising from 58 245 metric tons in 2018 to 76 853 metric tons in 2022, then declining to 68 756 metric tons in 2023. Exports dropped dramatically from 22 255 metric tons in 2018 to 6 343 metric tons in 2020, later recovering, while imports remained at low levels throughout.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Botswana
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Botswana in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Botswana in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Botswana in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Botswana in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Botswana, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Botswana in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Botswana in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Botswana, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Botswana in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Botswana in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Botswana, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Botswana in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Botswana in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Botswana, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beef and buffalo meat in Botswana

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Botswana's beef and buffalo meat production has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 66 567 tonnes, marking a moderate 8.5% rise compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 25.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.6%	5.3%	8.5%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Botswana's beef and buffalo meat production value has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 204.3 million US dollars, down 5.9% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 252.7 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 24.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 14.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Botswana in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.8%	(14.1%)	(5.9%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef and buffalo meat from Botswana

Exports in kind, t

Beef and buffalo meat exports from Botswana have fallen for the second year running. In 2020, exports totaled 6 343 tonnes, a sharp contraction of 63.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 71.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 34.0%. The peak was in 2018 at 22 255 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	(22.4%)	(63.3%)	(34.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Botswana's beef and buffalo meat exports in volume were primarily directed to South Africa and the Netherlands, which together accounted for 80.4% of total flows, with other destinations playing a minor role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Beef and buffalo meat exports from Botswana have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 19.468 million US dollars, a significant drop of 68.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 76.8%, with an annualized rate of decline of 38.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 96.558 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 15.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.0%	(36.7%)	(68.2%)	(38.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of Botswana's beef and buffalo meat exports in value terms was led by South Africa (44.3% of exports), the Netherlands (27.7%), and the United Kingdom (15.0%), together representing 87.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beef and buffalo meat to Botswana

Imports in kind, t

Botswana imported 456 tonnes of beef and buffalo meat in 2020, reflecting an uptick of 54.0% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 30.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 296 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 41.0%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 502 tonnes.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.0%	(41.0%)	54.0%	9.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, South Africa and Namibia were the core sources for Botswana's beef and buffalo meat imports in volume, with a combined share of 99.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend over this period. In 2020, Botswana's beef and buffalo meat imports totaled 1.198 million US dollars, indicating a substantial increase of 127.1% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 528 000 US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 61.8%. The highest value was in 2018 at 1.379 million US dollars, with a 2.6-fold variation between the 2018 peak and the 2019 low.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	59.7%	(61.8%)	127.1%	11.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa (with 59.7% of total flows) and Namibia (40.2%) were the two dominant sources for Botswana's beef and buffalo meat imports in value terms, together forming 99.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io