Citrus fruit market in Botswana

Earlier Report Observations

The citrus fruit market in Botswana expanded strongly from 2018 to 2021, with total volume increasing from 10,881 tonnes to 17,163 tonnes. This growth was propelled by a sharp rise in imports, which more than tripled over the period, while domestic production remained relatively steady between 7,500 and 8,010 tonnes.

After peaking in 2021, the market volume contracted by over 2,000 tonnes in 2022 to 15,128 tonnes, then stabilized in 2023 at 15,204 tonnes. The decline coincided with a reduction in import volumes from their 2021 high, though imports remained significantly above pre-2020 levels, continuing to shape the overall market size.

Production citrus fruit in Botswana

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Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

Citrus fruit production in Botswana rose for two consecutive years before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 8 010 tonnes. However, by 2020, it had fallen to 7 502 tonnes, marking a 6.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production increased by 12.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.0%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production surged by 17.4%.

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In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of citrus fruit production in Botswana declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, production value peaked at 15 913 thousand US dollars. By 2020, it had dropped to 12 567 thousand US dollars, representing a 5.5% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, the total production value fell by 8.7%, averaging an annual decline of 3.0%. The largest year-on-year decrease was recorded in 2019 at 16.4%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018 with a 15.6% rise.

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

Exports citrus fruit from Botswana

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Citrus fruit export volumes from Botswana showed considerable volatility during this period. In 2019, exports peaked at 2 tonnes, but by 2020 they had plummeted to just 0.3 tonnes—an 88.7% decline from the previous year. The difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2020 was 8.8-fold. The most substantial year-on-year increase took place in 2018, when exports grew by 87.0%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Namibia and South Africa were the primary destinations for Botswana's citrus fruit exports, together accounting for 100.0% of total export volumes.

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 value of citrus fruit exports from Botswana displayed notable volatility over the observed years. In 2019, export value reached its highest point at 4 thousand US dollars. By 2020, it had fallen to 0.5 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 88.6% decrease year-over-year. The gap between the 2019 peak and the 2020 low was 8.7-fold. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, with export value rising by 84.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Namibia was the dominant market for Botswana's citrus fruit exports in value terms, representing 93.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports citrus fruit to Botswana

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Citrus fruit import volumes into Botswana followed an unstable trend. In 2018, imports hit their lowest point at 3 055 tonnes. By 2020, they had surged to 7 098 tonnes—a 105.1% increase from the previous year. The swing from the 2018 trough to the 2020 peak was 2.3-fold. The most significant year-on-year decline occurred in 2018, when imports fell by 5.2%.

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From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the overwhelmingly dominant supplier of citrus fruit to Botswana, accounting for 99.8% of total import volumes.

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

The value of citrus fruit imports into Botswana was marked by volatility. In 2018, import value reached its lowest point at 1 775 thousand US dollars. By 2020, it had climbed to 3 327 thousand US dollars, representing a 77.3% increase year-over-year. The gap between the 2018 low and the 2020 high was 1.9-fold. The largest year-on-year decline was recorded in 2018, when import value fell by 11.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, South Africa played a dominant role in citrus fruit imports to Botswana in value terms, consistently accounting for 99.5% of total import flows.

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

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