Zimbabwe has sold a total 149.92 million kg of tobacco at an average US$2.65 per kg, since the beginning of the 2026 marketing season in March.
According to Zimbabwe Economic review, as at 22 April 2026, auction floors sold a total 8.81 million kg of the golden leaf at an average of US$2.06 per kg, while contract sales pushed 141.12 million kg at an average US$2.69 per kg.
“Zimbabwe’s tobacco marketing season continues to show strong volume growth, though prices remain under pressure compared to last year,” it said.
The Tobacco Industry Marketing Board said as of 20 April 2026, Zimbabwe sold a total of 138,398,693 kilograms of tobacco, valued at US$369,020,915, reflecting steady progress of the 2026 marketing season. – TML