Earlier Report Observations
The market volume for not carded or combed cotton in Botswana experienced fluctuations over the 2018-2023 period. After an initial level of 1 355 tonnes in 2018, it declined to 1 276 tonnes in 2019, then saw a modest recovery to 1 313 tonnes in 2020. The lowest point was recorded in 2021 at 1 252 tonnes, followed by two consecutive years of growth to 1 278 tonnes in 2022 and 1 324 tonnes in 2023.
These movements were driven by changes in both domestic production and import volumes. Production decreased from 1 300 tonnes in 2018 to 1 242 tonnes in 2021, before rising to 1 274 tonnes in 2022 and 1 280 tonnes in 2023. Imports showed greater volatility, peaking at 59 tonnes in 2020 and 44 tonnes in 2023, while dropping to as low as 4 tonnes in 2022.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Botswana
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Botswana in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Botswana in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Botswana
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Botswana in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Botswana in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Botswana, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Botswana in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Botswana in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Botswana, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
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7. Exports
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
- 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
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7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Botswana in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Botswana in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Botswana, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
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7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Botswana in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Botswana in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Botswana, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Botswana by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, kg
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, kg
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production not carded or combed cotton in Botswana
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Top producers of not carded or combed cotton, 2017-2020
World map of production of not carded or combed cotton, 2017-2020
Botswana's production of not carded or combed cotton declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 254 tonnes, which remained broadly stable compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 3.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 0.0%.
Annual dynamics of production in Botswana in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | - | (3.3%) | (0.3%) | (1.2%) |
Exports not carded or combed cotton from Botswana
Exports in kind, kg
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Botswana in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
From 2017 to 2020, Botswana's exports of not carded or combed cotton were highly concentrated, with Zambia accounting for 100.0% of total flows.
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
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Botswana in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
Between 2017 and 2020, Zambia accounted for almost all of Botswana's exports of not carded or combed cotton in value terms, with a share of 100.0% of total 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 not carded or combed cotton to Botswana
Imports in kind, kg
The market showed significant volatility during these years. Import volumes varied 21-fold, from a low in 2017 to a high in 2020. In 2020, Botswana imported 58 640 kg of foreign not carded or combed cotton, which represents a 209.7% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 65.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 1 902.5%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Botswana in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 1 902.5% | (65.4%) | 209.7% | 177.8% |
From 2017 to 2020, South Africa and China dominated Botswana's imports of not carded or combed cotton, jointly accounting for 100.0% of total imports in kind.
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
Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import volumes varied 82-fold, from a low in 2017 to a high in 2020. In 2020, Botswana imported 947.9 thousand US dollars worth of not carded or combed cotton, showing a 2 857.1% increase versus the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 74.0%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Botswana in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 962.4% | (74.0%) | 2 857.1% | 334.0% |
Between 2017 and 2020, the two leading destinations—China and South Africa—together accounted for 100.0% of Botswana's total imports of not carded or combed cotton in value terms.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Botswana in value, 2017-2020
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