Tobacco sales rake in US$650m as season progresses
Zimbabwe’s tobacco sales have raked in US$650 million, with a total 238,190,736 kg sold at an average US$2.54 per kg.
Zim tobacco sales reach 239,7 million kg
Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector is forecast to make record sales this year, with output expected to exceed 360,000 tonnes, driven mainly by smallholder farmers operating under contracts with Chinese firms.
Zim tobacco sales reach 199 million kg
Zimbabwe has to date sold a total 199,114,300 kg of tobacco at an average USD 2.60 per kg since the beginning of the marketing season in March 2026.
Zim tobacco sales reach 150 million kg
Auction floors have so far 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.
Unifreight plans fleet expansion, targets tobacco industry
The logistics group is targeting the tobacco industry, where volumes are projected to exceed 100 million kilogrammes this year, from 84 million kilogrammes recorded in 2025.