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Prepared or preserved pork and offal market in Zimbabwe

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved pork and offal in Zimbabwe showed strong expansion from 2018 to 2023, with volume more than doubling from 455 t to 945 t. Growth was particularly pronounced in 2022, when the market increased by 39% to reach 936 t, following a 17% rise the previous year. The period saw only a minor contraction in 2020, after which production and market volume resumed their upward trajectory.

Market growth stabilized in 2023. By 2024, the sector was contending with pasture shortages affecting livestock production and a reported drop in meat processing capacity utilization to 30%, linked to mounting production costs and challenges in sourcing raw materials.

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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production prepared or preserved pork and offal in Zimbabwe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of prepared or preserved pork and offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of prepared or preserved pork and offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Zimbabwe produced 587 tonnes of prepared or preserved pork and offal, marking a 4.5% year-on-year decline. Production decreased by 7.7% overall between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 455 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 28.4%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant increase, with production rising by 35.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.4%)	35.0%	(4.5%)	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports prepared or preserved pork and offal from Zimbabwe

Exports in kind, kg

Export volumes showed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest point occurred in 2018 at 2 250 kg, while exports peaked in 2019 at 19 347 kg, representing an 8.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Zimbabwe exported 9 203 kg of prepared or preserved pork and offal, reflecting a sharp drop of 52.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 53.9%, whereas 2019 saw the most substantial increase of 759.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(53.9%)	759.9%	(52.4%)	23.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mozambique and Malawi were the two primary markets for Zimbabwe's exports in kind, together accounting for 100.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The export market exhibited volatility over the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 14 438 US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 86 568 US dollars, showing a six-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Zimbabwe's exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal totaled 18 920 US dollars, marking a steep year-on-year decline of 78.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 499.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.0%)	499.6%	(78.1%)	(12.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Mozambique and Malawi remained the dominant destinations for Zimbabwe's exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal in value terms, jointly representing 100.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports prepared or preserved pork and offal to Zimbabwe

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Zimbabwe imported 11 kg of prepared or preserved pork and offal, showing little change from 2019. Imports decreased by 99.3% between 2018 and 2020, equating to an annualized rate of 80.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the key partner for Zimbabwe's imports in kind, accounting for 99.3% of total import flows.

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

In 2020, Zimbabwe imported prepared or preserved pork and offal valued at a level that showed only marginal fluctuation from the previous year. Imports decreased by 99.7% between 2018 and 2020, which translates to an annualized rate of 86.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal to Zimbabwe in value terms were almost entirely concentrated in South Africa, which held a share of 99.7%.

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