Zimbabwe has increased its merchandise exports by 60.7 per cent to 9.04 billion dollars between January and August 2026, compared with 5.63 billion dollars in the same period in 2025.
TV BRICS, a partner of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reported this on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe imported goods worth $8.45 billion, leaving a trade surplus of $591.5 million.
In August alone, the country’s export earnings had reached 1.68 billion dollars, an increase of 91 per cent the same month in 2025.
Exports of processed and manufactured products also increased. Earnings from these products rose 67.9 per cent to $593.4 million, up from $353.5 million a year earlier.
Value-added exports rose by 67.9 per cent to $593.4 million, up from $353.5 million a year earlier.
The figures reflect the expansion of domestic processing and manufacturing, alongside the country’s established agricultural and mineral production.
Minerals and alloys remained the largest export category, generating 7.61 billion dollars, an increase of 64.9 per cent.
Gold exports reached 4.08 billion dollars, while nickel mattes accounted for 1.25 billion dollars, while several other sectors recorded gains.
Engineering product exports increased by 118.6 per cent to 178.2 million dollars, while chemical exports rose from 6 million dollars to 158.5 million dollars, and horticultural exports increased by 8.5 per cent to 46.2 million dollars.
Cotton, pharmaceuticals, clothing, textiles and footwear, as well as arts and crafts, also contributed to the country’s export earnings.
Zimbabwe also expanded its trade with BRICS and the group’s partner countries.
Exports to China grew by 191.5 per cent to 1.98 billion dollars, while those to Indonesia and Vietnam increased by 39.8 per cent and 68.3 per cent, respectively.
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