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Zimbabwe's Tobacco Production Soars to Record $1.2 Billion

2/20/2026

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Zimbabwe produced a record 352.7 million kilograms of tobacco in the last marketing season, valued at about US$1.2 billion, driven by demand from China.
The growth is attributed to Chinese investment, particularly from Tian Ze Tobacco Company, which provided financial support and technical assistance to farmers.
China imports US$790 million of Zimbabwean tobacco, accounting for 31% of Zimbabwe's exports to China.

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Zimbabwe produced a record 352.7 million kilograms of tobacco in the last marketing season, valued at about US$1.2 billion, driven by demand from China.
The growth is attributed to Chinese investment, particularly from Tian Ze Tobacco Company, which provided financial support and technical assistance to farmers.
China imports US$790 million of Zimbabwean tobacco, accounting for 31% of Zimbabwe's exports to China.