Online Reporter
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro
Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector is experiencing strong growth, with sugar production exceeding national demand and horticulture exports gaining global traction, according to IH Securities’ 2025 Zimbabwe Agriculture Sector Report.
Notably, the Government expects agriculture to grow to a US$13,75 billion industry by 2025 after the sector hit the initial target of US$8,2 billion in 2021, underpinned by improved productivity and production across all the sub-sectors.
Zimbabwe’s agriculture continues to recover in 2025, driven by improved rainfall, Government investment in infrastructure like dams, and a focus on high-value crops such as horticulture.
This resurgence is expected to significantly boost the economy, improve food security, and strengthen the economy, following a challenging 2024 marked by the El Niño-induced drought.
Agriculture is a significant part of Zimbabwe’s economy, accounting for about 12 percent of gross domestic product, generating significant exports and proving the largest source of income for millions across the country.
Sugar producers Hippo Valley and Triangle reported a combined output of more than 440 000 tonnes in the 2024/25 season, comfortably surpassing the national requirement of 320 000 tonnes.
“Exports for producers such as Hippo grew robustly in the first quarter, surging 364 percent to 15 711 tonnes,” the report noted.
While exports surged, domestic consumption has been under strain.
Local processors such as GoldStar and Tongaat have been selling sugar at US$900 per tonne and US$890 per tonne, respectively, while imports land at about US$800 per tonne.
