Zimbabwe's government has confirmed that Statutory Instrument 87 of 2025 does not cover wheat imports and cannot be used to raise bread prices. The regulation aims to protect local farmers by requiring millers and processors to contract at least 40 percent of their raw materials from domestic sources. Officials state that wheat continues to enter the country without fees.
Professor Obert Jiri from the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, and Rural Development explained on Tuesday that the measure currently applies only to maize imports, which carry a fee of 10 dollars per tonne. Agricultural Marketing Authority regulations allow grain imports while preventing opportunistic purchasing that would harm local producers. Milling industry representatives confirmed that flour and bread prices will remain steady because wheat is not subject to any new import charges.
Professor Obert Jiri from the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, and Rural Development explained on Tuesday that the measure currently applies only to maize imports, which carry a fee of 10 dollars per tonne. Agricultural Marketing Authority regulations allow grain imports while preventing opportunistic purchasing that would harm local producers. Milling industry representatives confirmed that flour and bread prices will remain steady because wheat is not subject to any new import charges.
