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Treenuts market in Zimbabwe

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The treenuts market in Zimbabwe experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Market volume peaked at 57 342 t in 2020, driven by increased production and lower exports, before declining to 50 608 t by 2023.

Early in the period, state interventions shaped market infrastructure. The Grain Marketing Board extended its regulatory reach to nuts under the Maize Control Act framework, while the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange's Warehouse Receipt System improved storage and trading access for commodities.

External factors like global commodity markets and local weather patterns influenced production economics in subsequent years. By 2022, export regulations such as the 25% export retention policy reduced overseas shipments, contributing to a slight market volume increase. Concurrently, rising consumer demand for nutritious indigenous foods like round nuts supported domestic consumption.

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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zimbabwe by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 treenuts in Zimbabwe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of treenuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of treenuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Zimbabwe's treenuts production has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 62 001 tonnes of treenuts, representing a modest increase of 4.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 11.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	2.8%	4.4%	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of treenuts output in Zimbabwe reached 180.6 million US dollars, up 9.2% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 10.2%, with an average annual rate of 3.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 184.5 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 10.3%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, rising by 12.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.5%	(10.3%)	9.2%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports treenuts from Zimbabwe

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, treenuts exports from Zimbabwe declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 4 710 tonnes, showing a sharp decrease of 37.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 4%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 1.3%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 7 519 tonnes, with the largest increase that year of 50.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	50.2%	(37.4%)	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa and Mozambique were the primary destinations for Zimbabwe's treenuts exports in volume terms, while other markets played a smaller role individually.

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, K $ US

After two years of growth, treenuts exports from Zimbabwe decreased. In 2020, exports were valued at 13 720 thousand US dollars, marking a 34.5% drop year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.7%. The highest value was in 2019 at 20 944 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 31.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.7%	31.0%	(34.5%)	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Mozambique and South Africa dominated Zimbabwe's treenuts exports in value terms, together accounting for 96.4% of total 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 treenuts to Zimbabwe

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, treenuts imports into Zimbabwe increased. In 2020, imports totaled 51 tonnes, reflecting an 18.9% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 48.5%, equating to an average annual decline of 19.9%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 43 tonnes, with the largest drop in 2018 of 43.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zimbabwe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(43.0%)	(24.0%)	18.9%	(19.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, South Africa was the main source of treenuts imports into Zimbabwe, accounting for 90.2% of total imports in 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, K $ US

Following two years of decline, Zimbabwe's treenuts imports rose. In 2020, imports reached 135 thousand US dollars, up 3.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 57.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -25.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 130 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 36.7%.

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