'During the ban, South Africa’s vegetable exports to Botswana decreased by almost half to R272 million in 2023.'
"During the ban, South Africa’s vegetable exports to Botswana decreased by almost half to R272 million in 2023."
TLU SA general manager Bennie Van Zyl’s reaction to the international relations and cooperation department’s announcement that the two countries had reached a trade agreement reflects this view. “He welcomes Botswana’s commitment to fostering closer ties and facilitating trade with South Africa. Botswana is a significant trade partner for South Africa, accounting for approximately 15% of our country’s total vegetable exports as of 2021.“During the ban, South Africa’s vegetable exports to Botswana decreased by almost half to R272 million in 2023.
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