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Primary sugar crops market in Zimbabwe, 2026

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for primary sugar crops in Zimbabwe increased consistently from 5 441 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 6 537 thousand tonnes in 2023, representing an overall growth of 20.1% over the six-year period. The market expanded every year, with the highest annual growth rate of 8.1% recorded in 2023.

Growth accelerated in the latter part of the period, with 2023 seeing the most significant jump of 488 thousand tonnes. This surge followed a period of moderate growth between 2020 and 2022, where annual increases averaged around 200 thousand tonnes.

In 2024, the market was shaped by the ongoing dominance of large-scale producers Hippo Valley and Triangle, which together produced over 440 000 tonnes. Regulatory changes included the introduction of a sugar tax at US$0.0010 per gramme and the lifting of import bans, while climate variability and drought from El Niño severely affected crop yields.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  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 primary sugar crops in Zimbabwe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Zimbabwe's production of primary sugar crops grew for the second year in a row. In 2019, the country produced 5 441 thousand tonnes, which was the lowest point during the period. Production then increased by 5.4% to reach 5 861 thousand tonnes in 2020. Over the entire 2017-2020 timeframe, production rose by 5.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, when production fell by 2.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.2%)	2.2%	5.4%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports primary sugar crops from Zimbabwe

Exports in kind, kg

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at just 120 kilograms, marking an 85.9% decline. The following year, in 2020, exports surged dramatically to 20 000 kilograms, representing a staggering 16 566.7% increase from 2019. This created a massive 167-fold difference between the two years, with 2020 being the peak.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(85.9%)	16 566.7%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Botswana was the top destination for Zimbabwe's primary sugar crops exports, accounting for 4.6% of the total export volume.

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

Export values exhibited considerable volatility, reflecting an unstable market. In 2019, the value dropped to its minimum of 25 US dollars, an 89.9% decrease. By 2020, exports rebounded sharply to 3 763 US dollars, which was 14 715.7% higher than the previous year. This resulted in a 148-fold gap between the low in 2019 and the peak in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(89.9%)	14 715.7%	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Botswana led as the largest buyer of primary sugar crops from Zimbabwe in monetary terms, capturing 6.8% of the total export value.

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