Key Market Indicators
Botswana's cotton imports are expected to reach nearly $11 million by 2026, according to estimates. This is up from $10 million in 2021, growing by an annual rate of 1.2%. Since 2005, cotton demand in Botswana has increased by 8.2% annually. Meanwhile, cotton production in Botswana is predicted to drop from $281,000 in 2021 to $157,000 by 2026, reflecting an annual decline of 9.7%. Since 1966, the country's cotton supply has decreased by 8.1% year on year. In 2021, Botswana ranked 66th in the world in terms of production, behind Swaziland at $281,000. China, the United States and Pakistan took the top three spots, respectively.
