Online Reporter
Martin Kadzere
Zimbabwe’s gold exports increased by nearly 25 percent during the first five months of the year to US$748 million from US$599,2 million in the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ).
The monthly breakdown for 2025 shows strong performance, with January at US$123,1 million against US$112 million recorded during the comparative period last year.
February saw US$117 million in exports versus US$109 million in the same prior year period. March figures soared to US$155,6 million, up from US$82,2 million in 2024.
April’s gold exports reached US$183,3 million, an increase from US$102,6 million over the same prior year comparison. May recorded a dip, falling to US$168,7 million from US$193,5 million in the comparative prior year period.
The US$148,8 million increase in gold shipments year-on-year underscores the growing contribution of the gold sector to Zimbabwe’s economy.
Gold is Zimbabwe’s largest export commodity and last year, bullion worth US$1,52 billion was exported.
derick.khumalo
Online Reporter