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Concentrated not sweetened milk and cream market in Zimbabwe

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in Zimbabwe expanded from 4 931 tons in 2018 to 5 203 tons in 2023, driven primarily by increased domestic production. Deregulation of the dairy sector allowed new companies to enter, boosting competition and output. Support from government and EU projects for smallholder farmers, such as providing inputs and establishing dairy hubs, helped improve milk supplies.

After a dip in 2020 to 4 796 tons, the market recovered steadily. The Zimbabwe Agricultural Growth Programme focused on strengthening milk collection from smallholders, while herd genetics improved through imported heifers and artificial insemination. Import substitution policies, including duty suspensions on powdered milk with decreasing annual quotas, encouraged local processing.

By 2023, favorable weather conditions and continued policy support led to a significant rise in raw milk production, feeding into higher output of concentrated products. Major players like Dairibord Zimbabwe Limited remained central to processing, and consumer trends toward healthier options did not hinder overall market growth.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Zimbabwe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in Zimbabwe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Zimbabwe's production of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 5 010 tonnes, marking a 1.6% rise from the previous year. However, by 2020, output had fallen to 4 796 tonnes, representing a 4.3% decrease compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	1.6%	(4.3%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream from Zimbabwe

According to market reports, Zimbabwe did not export any concentrated not sweetened milk and cream between 2017 and 2020.

Imports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream to Zimbabwe

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes for concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in Zimbabwe showed significant volatility from 2017 to 2020. In 2017, imports hit their highest level, but by 2020, they had plummeted to just 25 kilograms—a 99.2% drop from the previous year. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, with a surge of 107.3%. Overall, imports in 2020 were 220 times lower than in 2017.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(73.4%)	107.3%	(99.2%)	(83.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the exclusive source for Zimbabwe's imports of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream, accounting for 100.0% of the total volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Zimbabwe's imports of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in value terms declined for the third year in a row by 2020. That year, imports amounted to 57 US dollars, down 98.9% from 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 99.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -85.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(65.1%)	(19.5%)	(98.9%)	(85.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa consistently dominated as the primary and nearly sole supplier for Zimbabwe's imports of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in monetary terms, holding a 100.0% share.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Zimbabwe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io