Botswana: Pork Market 2020

Pork Market Size in Botswana

The revenue of the pork market in Botswana amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, pork consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the pork market attained its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Pork Production in Botswana

In value terms, pork production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, pork production continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, pork production attained its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Pork Exports

Exports from Botswana

Pork exports from Botswana totaled X tons in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, pork exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pork exports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pork exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, pork exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pork exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of pork exports in 2018 were the U.S. (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Canada (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons), together recording 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 Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pork markets from Botswana were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Belgium, Poland, France and Botswana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X experienced the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the pork export price in Botswana amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the pork export price continues to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for pork reached their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Pork Imports

Imports into Botswana

Pork imports into Botswana amounted to X tons in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pork imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pork imports reached their maximum at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pork imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, pork imports, however, continue to indicate remarkable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pork imports reached their maximum at $X in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Japan (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of pork in 2018. South Korea (X tons), the UK (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Russia (X tons) and France (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pork into Botswana, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

In Japan, pork imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the pork import price in Botswana amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a conspicuous increase from 2007 to 2018: its price 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, pork import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Botswana import price peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform