tawandamusarurwa
Online reporter
Tobacco sales have generated over US$32 million since the beginning of the marketing season two weeks ago, Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has said.
This comes after a total of 11 million kgs of the golden leaf were sold at an average of US$2,96.
About 132 229 bales have been sold since the beginning of the marketing season.
Auction floors have taken delivery of nearly 2 million kgs while contractors contributed 9 million kgs.
The highest price achieved to date is US$5,55 per kg, while the lowest price was US$0.10.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter