Botswana: Meat Market 2020

Meat Market Size in Botswana

The revenue of the meat market in Botswana amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, meat consumption increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Botswana meat consumption peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Meat Production in Botswana

In value terms, meat production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated significant growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, meat production increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, meat production reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Average yield of meat in Botswana totaled X kg per head in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the meat yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2018, the number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Botswana stood at X head, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the number of animals slaughtered for meat production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Meat Exports

Exports from Botswana

In 2018, approx. X tons of meat were exported from Botswana; going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total exports indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, meat exports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Botswana exports peaked at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, the total exports indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, meat exports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, meat exports attained their peak of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of meat exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Australia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Denmark (X tons), India (X tons), Canada (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) represented the largest exporters of meat in the world, generating X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Australia ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, New Zealand, Canada, India, Denmark, Poland, Belgium and Botswana, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, India recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The meat export price in Botswana stood at $X per ton in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the meat export price, however, continues to indicate a measured descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for meat attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat Imports

Imports into Botswana

In 2018, approx. X tons of meat were imported into Botswana; lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, meat imports increased by +X% against 2010 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, meat imports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, meat imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, meat imports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Botswana imports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of meat imports in 2018 were China (X tons), Japan (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Mexico (X tons), South Korea (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the UK (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Vietnam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), the U.S. ($X) and China ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Italy, South Korea, China, Hong Kong SAR, the UK, the Netherlands, Vietnam, Mexico, Poland and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main importing countries, Vietnam experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the meat import price in Botswana amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the meat import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for meat reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for meat remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform