Fresh Oranges from the Tuli Block —
What You Really Pay Per Bag
Real prices captured directly from the FPE checkout calculator. From 500 bags to 4 100 bags. Gaborone and Maun. Exactly what each buyer pays — no estimates.
Every price in this article was pulled directly from the FPE website checkout page. No estimates. No approximations. This is exactly what a market vendor, hotel procurement manager, or Spar buyer sees on screen when they place their order today.
The message is simple: the more you order — and the more buyers share a single delivery — the lower your cost per kilogram of oranges. And the numbers make a compelling case for bulk buying that no retail supply chain in Botswana can match.
The Product: AR5 Farm Oranges — Tuli Block
Fresh Oranges — AR5 Farm · 10 kg Bag
Tuli Block, Central District · Collected at Martin’s Drift · SKU: FPE-VEG-001
How Your Delivery Is Routed
The FPE Delivery Calculator uses a fixed round-trip route formula. Your delivery cost is based on total kilometres driven, matched to the right vehicle for your order weight.
FPE Delivery Route — Gaborone Example
FPE Truck Capacities
Gaborone Delivery — Real Prices From Checkout
| Bags | Tonnes | Product subtotal | Delivery (Gaborone) | FPE fee (10%) | Total | Per bag | Per kg | Saving vs 500 bags |
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| 500 | 5 T | P20 000 | P9 612.72 | P2 000 | P31 612.72 | P63.23 | P6.32 | — |
| 1 000 | 10 T | P40 000 | P10 342.80 | P4 000 | P54 342.80 | P54.34 | P5.43 | ↓ P8.89 |
| 2 500 | 25 T | P100 000 | P12 803.44 | P10 000 | P122 803.44 | P49.12 | P4.91 | ↓ P14.11 |
| 3 500 ★ | 35 T | P140 000 | P13 905.32 | P14 000 | P167 905.32 | P47.97 | P4.80 | ↓ P15.26 |
| 4 100 | 41 T | P164 000 | P15 128.88 | P16 400 | P195 528.88 | P47.69 | P4.77 | ↓ P15.54 |
★ Source: FPE cart page, live checkout data, Fresh Oranges AR5 Farm 10 kg, delivery to Kgale Mews, Finance Park, Gaborone (676 km route). Prices inclusive of product, delivery, and FPE Handling & Coordination Fee.
Maun Delivery — The Distance Factor
Maun is 1 724 km by the FPE route, compared to 676 km for Gaborone. That extra distance shows clearly in the delivery charge — but bulk buying still dramatically reduces cost per bag, and FPE reaches Maun with the same truck tiers.
| Bags | Tonnes | Product subtotal | Delivery (Maun) | FPE fee (10%) | Total | Per bag | Per kg |
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| 2 500 | 25 T | P100 000 | P32 652.56 | P10 000 | P142 652.56 | P57.06 | P5.71 |
| 3 500 ★ | 35 T | P140 000 | P35 462.68 | P14 000 | P189 462.68 | P54.13 | P5.41 |
★ Source: FPE checkout page, live data, 3 500 bags to Kgale Mews, Finance Park, Maun (1 724 km route).
Side-by-side: 2 500 bags, Gaborone vs Maun
🏙 Gaborone
676 km route · 2 500 bags · 25 tons
🌿 Maun
1 724 km route · 2 500 bags · 25 tons
📊 What this means for Maun buyers: Delivery to Maun adds P7.94 per bag on a 25-ton order versus Gaborone. At P57.06/bag (P5.71/kg), Maun buyers still access farm-fresh oranges at a cost well below typical wholesale rates — bulk buying closes most of the distance gap.
Worked Example: 35-Ton Group Delivery to Gaborone
Six types of buyers pool a single 35-ton order. One truck. 3 500 bags. Every buyer pays exactly P47.97 per bag — because delivery is shared proportionally by tonnage.
How 3 500 Bags Split Across a Buyer Group
Each buyer’s delivery share is their tonnage as a fraction of the full truck. The P13 905.32 delivery cost is divided proportionally — so everyone pays the same P47.97 per bag, regardless of order size.
| Buyer | Bags | Tonnes | Product | FPE fee | Delivery share | Total payable | Per bag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏬 Spar Gaborone | 1 000 | 10 T | P40 000 | P4 000 | P3 973 | P47 973 | P47.97 |
| 🏨 Cresta Hotels | 500 | 5 T | P20 000 | P2 000 | P1 986 | P23 986 | P47.97 |
| 🍊 Market Vendor A | 300 | 3 T | P12 000 | P1 200 | P1 192 | P14 392 | P47.97 |
| 🍊 Market Vendor B | 300 | 3 T | P12 000 | P1 200 | P1 192 | P14 392 | P47.97 |
| 🍟 Chippies Group (×5) | 600 | 6 T | P24 000 | P2 400 | P2 384 | P28 784 | P47.97 |
| 🥤 Juice Bars & Restaurants | 800 | 8 T | P32 000 | P3 200 | P3 178 | P38 378 | P47.97 |
| TOTAL | 3 500 | 35 T | P140 000 | P14 000 | P13 905 | P167 905 | P47.97 |
Delivery shares calculated as (buyer bags ÷ 3 500) × P13 905.32 total delivery. All buyers pay P47.97/bag regardless of individual order size — the cost is always proportional to tonnage. Total matches live checkout figure of P167 905.32.
Who Should Be Ordering Bulk on FPE?
Supermarkets & Retailers
Spar, Pick n Pay Express, and independent grocers. Predictable volume, farm-direct freshness, price certainty before the order is placed.
Hotels & Lodges
Cresta Hotels, Sun Hotels, and independently-run lodges across Botswana. Bulk orders planned around occupancy schedules and kitchen prep windows.
Chippies & Takeaways
Fast food outlets and chippies that use fresh oranges for juice. Pooling with nearby outlets in the same town turns a small order into bulk pricing.
Market Vendors
Vendors at bus ranks and open-air markets across Botswana. At P47.97/bag delivered, the margin versus retail resale is substantial.
Juice Bars & Restaurants
Establishments serving fresh-squeezed juice. Bulk buying at P4.80/kg delivered to Gaborone makes fresh-squeezed commercially viable at any menu price point.
Schools & Institutions
School canteens, hospital kitchens, and government institutions. Scheduled monthly deliveries simplify procurement and guarantee supply.
How to Place Your Bulk Order
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Confirm your order quantity
If buying as a group, each buyer confirms their required bags. A group coordinator consolidates the full order. Minimum 1 ton (100 bags × 10 kg) per order.
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Add to cart on FPE and select your delivery town
The FPE Delivery Calculator instantly shows your full cost — product, delivery, and FPE fee — before you check out. No hidden charges. What you see is exactly what you pay.
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Pay 80% EFT deposit to confirm your order
Bank transfer to FNB Botswana using your order number as reference. Your deposit locks your slot on the delivery run. Group coordinators can collect contributions from members before transferring.
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FPE collects at Martin’s Drift and delivers
On your confirmed delivery date, FPE collects from the Tuli Block supplier at Martin’s Drift and delivers directly to your address. For multi-buyer group deliveries, FPE coordinates all drop-off points.
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Pay 20% balance cash on delivery
Count your bags and confirm delivery before paying the balance. FPE issues a receipt. For groups, members settle their 20% share with the coordinator at the collection point.
Ready to Order Tuli Block Oranges?
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