Zimbabwe's merchandise exports jumped 61% to $10.4 billion as ZimTrade targets new markets The data resulted in a trade surplus of $637 million, compared to a deficit of $764 million in the same period in 2025, ZimTrade chief operating officer Similo Nkala said. ZimTrade, a national trade development organisation, is now stepping up efforts to connect local producers with international buyers, with engagements from buyers from Mozambique, Zambia, DRC and Rwanda, added Similo Nakale. The organization stated the following: export expansion should be driven by market demand and identified buyers; The expanded SADC framework is coming and China offers opportunities to expand exports; The main obstacles include lack of working capital, high logistics costs, limited cold chain capacity, clearance gaps and border delays. ZimTrade will work with government institutions, diplomatic missions and private sector partners to address these constraints and turn potential orders into long-term export relationships, Similo Nakale noted. Image generated by artificial intelligence Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.

Zimbabwe's merchandise exports jumped 61% to $10.4 billion as ZimTrade targets new markets The data resulted in a trade surplus of $637 million, compared to a deficit of $764 million in the same period in 2025, ZimTrade chief operating officer Similo Nkala said. ZimTrade, a national trade development organisation, is now stepping up efforts to connect local producers with international buyers, with engagements from buyers from Mozambique, Zambia, DRC and Rwanda, added Similo Nakale. The organization stated the following: export expansion should be driven by market demand and identified buyers; The expanded SADC framework is coming and China offers opportunities to expand exports; The main obstacles include lack of working capital, high logistics costs, limited cold chain capacity, clearance gaps and border delays. ZimTrade will work with government institutions, diplomatic missions and private sector partners to address these constraints and turn potential orders into long-term export relationships, Similo Nakale noted. Image generated by artificial intelligence Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.