Zimbabwe banned grain and oilseed imports on Sept. 5 through Statutory Instrument 87 of 2025, but processors must source 40 percent of raw materials locally by April 1, 2026, and 100 percent domestically by April 2028. The Agricultural Marketing Authority amended regulations to restrict imports of maize, wheat, soya, sunflower, cotton, and related products unless exceptional circumstances exist. The legislation establishes import parity pricing based on landed costs and production parity rates tied to local expenses.
Zimbabwe spent $500 million annually on cereal imports between 2000 and 2017, and the nation allocates $2 billion yearly for agricultural products that could be produced domestically. The Grain Marketing Board established 1,800 maize collection points to address logistics challenges after processors claimed supply shortages. Manufacturers spend $2.5 billion on imported goods annually, which include fertilizers, paper, and pharmaceuticals.
Zimbabwe spent $500 million annually on cereal imports between 2000 and 2017, and the nation allocates $2 billion yearly for agricultural products that could be produced domestically. The Grain Marketing Board established 1,800 maize collection points to address logistics challenges after processors claimed supply shortages. Manufacturers spend $2.5 billion on imported goods annually, which include fertilizers, paper, and pharmaceuticals.
