Zimbabwe’s latest trade figures indicate steady progress toward an export-led economic model in line with the country’s Vision 2030 strategy, which aims to achieve upper-middle-income status through expanded production and stronger international competitiveness. This is reported by
The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS.
According to data from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency, cumulative export earnings for January–November 2025 reached US$8.57 billion, marking a 27 per cent increase compared to US$6.74 billion during the same period in 2024.
Export performance peaked in October and November 2025, when monthly shipments exceeded US$1 billion for the first time. Merchandise exports are projected to reach around US$9.12 billion by the end of the year, exceeding the national target of US$8.1 billion and accounting for approximately 19 per cent of GDP.
Value-added exports continued to expand, increasing by 29 per cent to US$522 million between January and November 2025. Services exports also recorded growth, rising by 12 per cent to US$485.6 million, reflecting broader participation across multiple sectors of the economy.
The United Arab Emirates remained Zimbabwe’s leading export destination, with shipments rising by 71.6 per cent to US$4.16 billion, followed by South Africa with 22.8 per cent of total exports and China with 16.9 per cent.
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