Zimbabwe’s exports surge 15,6% as trade policy bears fruit

Mr Allan Majuru, Zimbabwe’s Commissioner General to the Expo, confirmed the development, adding that a lot of planning was being done to ensure that the country successfully hosts the business forum for Zimbabwean businesses’ benefit.

Herald Reporter

Zimbabwe’s export earnings rose by 15,6 % in the first half of 2025, underlining the country’s gradual integration into global trade and the payoff from a deliberate export-promotion drive.

According to the latest Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) data, exports increased from US$3,34 billion in the first half of 2024 to US$3,86 billion in the same period this year.

Processed and value-added products led the way, with earnings from manufactured goods rising 18 percent, with sectors such as tobacco, construction materials and packaging recording strong performances.

National trade promotion body, ZimTrade chief executive Mr Allan Majuru said the Government’s multi-layered approach to enhancing trade is paying off.