Oranges market in Botswana

Earlier Report Observations

The orange market in Botswana experienced substantial growth in physical volume from 2018 to 2021, with the total market size increasing from 6 122 tonnes to a peak of 11 192 tonnes. This expansion was particularly pronounced in 2020, when volume jumped by over 40% within a single year, driving the market above 9 000 tonnes for the first time in the period.

After 2021, the market volume contracted, falling to 8 673 tonnes in 2022 and then stabilizing around 8 600 tonnes in 2023. In contrast, the market value in US dollars followed a different pattern, peaking at 7.6 million in 2020 before entering a steady decline to 5.2 million by 2023, indicating a shift in average market prices or product composition during the latter part of the period.

Production oranges in Botswana

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Top producers of oranges, 2017-2020

World map of production of oranges, 2017-2020

After two consecutive years of growth, orange production in Botswana experienced a decline. In 2020, the country produced 3,751 tonnes of oranges, marking a 6.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production overall increased by 12.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 4,005 tonnes. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 17.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year period of growth, the value of orange production in Botswana declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 5,551 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial decrease of 16.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, the production value increased by 8.8%, which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 6,672 thousand US dollars. The largest year-on-year increase was observed in 2019, with a rise of 17.5%.

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

Exports oranges from Botswana

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The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the observed period. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 5.9-fold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Botswana's orange exports amounted to 0.1 tonnes, showing a sharp decline of 80.0% compared to the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 tonne. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a growth of 9.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind were almost entirely directed to Namibia, which accounted for 100.0% of total export 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

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Export values fluctuated by 5.7 times between the peak in 2018 and the trough in 2020. In 2020, orange exports from Botswana were valued at 0.1 thousand US dollars, constituting a decrease of 82.2% relative to the prior year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 thousand US dollars. The most significant increase was observed in 2018, with a rise of 3.8%.

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

During 2017–2020, the geographical distribution of exports in value terms showed a strong reliance on Namibia, which absorbed 100.0% 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 oranges to Botswana

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The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, orange imports into Botswana stood at 5,515 tonnes, showing an increase of 124.7% year-over-year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 2,208 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 9.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of oranges to Botswana were almost entirely sourced from South Africa, which held a 100.0% share of total imports.

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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import values reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.2-fold amplitude between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of oranges into Botswana amounted to 2,088 thousand US dollars, up by 119.6% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 944 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was observed in 2018, with a decrease of 29.8%.

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

In 2017–2020, the market structure was highly concentrated, with South Africa alone responsible for 100.0% of total imports 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