Zimbabwe tobacco farmers achieved unprecedented success during the 2024-2025 growing season. The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board reports deliveries exceeded 340 million kilograms compared to 240 million kilograms the previous year. Favorable rainfall and expanded cultivation areas contributed to this remarkable increase.
Small-scale producers performed exceptionally well nationwide. Registered growers increased by 11 percent to reach 127,311 participants this season. Cultivated land expanded from 113,000 hectares to 125,000 hectares during the same period.
China remains the primary destination for Zimbabwean tobacco exports. Chinese demand for high-quality leaf grew by 17.3 percent in 2024. Farmer Steve Riley describes Zimbabwean tobacco as a key flavoring sought by international markets.
The marketing season runs from March through August each year. Rural communities benefit from increased employment and economic activity. Government officials and industry leaders work to boost production and expand export opportunities for future seasons.
Small-scale producers performed exceptionally well nationwide. Registered growers increased by 11 percent to reach 127,311 participants this season. Cultivated land expanded from 113,000 hectares to 125,000 hectares during the same period.
China remains the primary destination for Zimbabwean tobacco exports. Chinese demand for high-quality leaf grew by 17.3 percent in 2024. Farmer Steve Riley describes Zimbabwean tobacco as a key flavoring sought by international markets.
The marketing season runs from March through August each year. Rural communities benefit from increased employment and economic activity. Government officials and industry leaders work to boost production and expand export opportunities for future seasons.
