Not further prepared dried vegetables market in Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not further prepared dried vegetables in Zimbabwe experienced significant growth, with its volume expanding from 689 t in 2018 to 1 079 t in 2023. This rise was supported by increasing domestic production, which climbed from 674 t to 1 037 t over the same six-year period. The market saw particularly strong growth in 2019 and continued to advance until a modest contraction in 2022, before recovering to a new high the following year.

Recent market dynamics have been influenced by new developments. By 2024, women entrepreneurs in Bulawayo were creating fresh opportunities for dried traditional vegetables. Concurrently, economic pressures increased consumer demand for affordable and nutritious food options like dried vegetables. These shifts occurred alongside government agricultural programs, such as Pfumvudza, which promoted crop diversification and could affect the supply of raw materials for processing.

Production not further prepared dried vegetables in Zimbabwe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2017-2020

Zimbabwe's production of not further prepared dried vegetables increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 896.9 tonnes, marking a 7.3% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 35.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.5%.

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

Exports not further prepared dried vegetables from Zimbabwe

Exports in kind, kg

Zimbabwe's exports of not further prepared dried vegetables declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 140 kilograms, representing a 96.8% year-on-year decrease. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 99.6%, with an average annual decline of 83.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, South Africa, and Russia were the key markets for Zimbabwe's exports in kind. Germany accounted for 24.8% of exports, South Africa for 18.0%, and Russia for 10.0%. Together, these three countries represented 52.8% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Zimbabwe's exports of not further prepared dried vegetables in value terms decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 0.1 thousand US dollars, a 99.3% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 100%, with an average annual decrease of 92.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In the 2017-2020 period, Germany, South Africa, and Russia led Zimbabwe's exports in value terms. Germany held a 39.3% share, South Africa 6.2%, and Russia 3.2%. Combined, these markets made up 48.7% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from Zimbabwe in value, 2017-2020

Imports not further prepared dried vegetables to Zimbabwe

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 4.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Zimbabwe imported 45 551 kilograms of not further prepared dried vegetables, a 143.5% increase from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 22.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa and the United States were the main sources for Zimbabwe's imports in kind, together accounting for 80.1% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Imports hit a low in 2017 and a high in 2020, varying by 3.9-fold. In 2020, Zimbabwe's imports of not further prepared dried vegetables amounted to 105.6 thousand US dollars, a 145.9% improvement compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 20.0%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, South Africa, China, and the United States were the principal destinations for Zimbabwe's imports in value terms. South Africa accounted for 62.7% of imports, China for 15.8%, and the United States for 11.4%. Together, these three countries represented 89.9% of total import value.

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

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