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Sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions market in Botswana

$Sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions market in Botswana$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil in Botswana expanded from 20,667 tons in 2018 to over 25,600 tons in 2020. This growth was supported by the establishment of the state-owned Botswana Oil Limited, which aimed to improve the security and organization of national supply chains. The COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 further exposed reliance on imports, prompting increased demand and highlighting the need for stable supplies, which contributed to the market's peak.

Following the 2020 peak, the market contracted over the next two years, falling to approximately 21,300 tons by 2022. This period saw a reduction in overall consumption and import volumes without specific driving events reported for the decline.

A recovery began in 2023, with the market volume rising to 23,100 tons. This upturn coincided with the entry of new local players, such as Arona Natural Foods launching cold-pressed virgin sunflower oil, and active workshops to recruit farmers into safflower cultivation. These initiatives stimulated domestic interest and supported import demand to meet consumption needs.

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 sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions in Botswana

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Botswana's production of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 85.4 tonnes, marking an 8.8% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 23.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 8.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.0%)	(3.1%)	(8.8%)	(8.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions from Botswana

Exports in kind, t

Botswana's exports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions have dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 35 tonnes, a sharp decline of 84.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports plummeted by 91.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -55.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.2%)	(6.5%)	(84.5%)	(55.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa and Zambia together accounted for 85.6% of Botswana's total exports in kind, while other countries made up a more diverse but smaller share.

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

The export market for sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in Botswana showed volatility during the observed period. Exports peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2020, with a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, exports amounted to 122 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep 48.0% reduction from 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 9.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.2%)	9.5%	(48.0%)	(31.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary buyers of Botswana's sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in value terms were Namibia (38.2% of exports), South Africa (35.6%), and Zambia (23.1%). Together, these three countries accounted for 97.0% of total export value.

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 sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions to Botswana

Imports in kind, t

Botswana's imports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country imported a total of value_last_year tonnes, showing a robust 11.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 44.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.6%	10.8%	11.1%	13.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was overwhelmingly the main source for Botswana's imports in kind of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions, accounting for 99.6% 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

Botswana's imports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 32 325 thousand US dollars, representing a robust 13.2% year-over-year uptick. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 35.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.8%	0.5%	13.2%	10.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017-2020 period, the geographical pattern of imports in value terms highlighted Botswana's strong dependence on South Africa, which absorbed 99.7% 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