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Butter, dairy spreads and milk fats market in Botswana

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats in Botswana contracted in 2019, falling to 882 t from 967 t the previous year. This was followed by a sustained period of expansion, with volume reaching 1 075 t in 2020 and 1 228 t in 2021.

Growth momentum slowed significantly after 2021, with the market increasing by only 21 t in 2022 and a further 3 t in 2023, when it stabilized at 1 252 t. The overall volume grew by approximately 30% across the full 2018-2023 period.

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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Botswana, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Botswana, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Botswana, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Botswana, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 butter, dairy spreads and milk fats in Botswana

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of butter, dairy spreads and milk fats, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of butter, dairy spreads and milk fats, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Botswana produced 838.2 t of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats in 2020, marking a significant 11.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 7.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 751.5 t, while the highest was in 2018 at 849.1 t. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 11.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.2%	(11.5%)	11.5%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports butter, dairy spreads and milk fats from Botswana

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed notable fluctuations during this period. The peak was in 2019 at 42.6 t, dropping to a low of 0.6 t in 2020—a 73-fold decrease. In 2020, Botswana's exports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats totaled 0.6 t, representing a sharp 98.6% decline from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with exports surging by 291.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	291.4%	115.7%	(98.6%)	(51.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Botswana's exports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats were almost entirely directed to South Africa, which accounted for 93.4% of total export volumes.

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

Export values experienced significant volatility. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 187.8 K $ US, while the lowest was in 2020 at 4.0 K $ US, reflecting a 47-fold gap. In 2020, the value of Botswana's butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats exports amounted to 4.0 K $ US, indicating a dramatic 97.9% drop from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 746.4% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	746.4%	92.4%	(97.9%)	(29.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, export values were heavily concentrated on South Africa, which represented 92.6% of total export 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 butter, dairy spreads and milk fats to Botswana

Imports in kind, t

Imports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats into Botswana rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 237.8 t, showing a sharp 37.2% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 27.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 138.1 t, and the largest decline that year was 25.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.9%)	25.5%	37.2%	8.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats into Botswana were almost entirely sourced from South Africa, which held a 97.2% share of total import volumes.

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

In 2020, the value of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats imports into Botswana totaled 749.7 K $ US, reflecting a modest 6.7% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 4.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The highest import value was in 2019 at 803.7 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 3.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.0%)	3.4%	(6.7%)	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, virtually all imports in value terms of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats into Botswana were linked to South Africa, which accounted for 97.8% of total import 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