Zimbabwe's Tobacco Farming Delivers Significant Growth

Over 20 million kilogrammes of tobacco worth U.S.$52,5 million have been sold so far across the country compared to U.S.$36,5 million recorded last season, authorities say.

  • Zimbabwe:   Tobacco Sales Up 44%

    The Herald, 5 April 2017

    Over 20 million kilogrammes of tobacco worth $52,5 million have been sold so far across the country's auction and contract floors, according to statistics released by the Tobacco… Read more »

Tobacco farmers at auction floor (file photo).

  • Zimbabwe:   Tobacco Sales Top U.S.$47 Million

    The Herald, 3 April 2017

    Over 18 million kilogrammes of flue-cured tobacco worth $46,7 million has been sold at the auction floors at an average price of $2,61 since the opening of the floors last month.… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   2017 Tobacco Output Promising

    Zimbabwe Independent, 20 January 2017

    Tobacco output is this year projected at 200 million kg despite concerns that heavy rains could militate against a better yield. Read more »

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