Berry farming leads Zimbabwe crop success, with money jumping from $11 million to $50 million since 2020. Dutch buyers paid the most last year, taking 29 percent of all berries sold outside the country. Hong Kong came next, buying $10.9 million worth because they paid higher prices per fruit. The country started testing small berry plants in 2008 but only began selling them worldwide after 2017. Experts say next year, farmers will grow 10,000 tons as older plants make more fruit.
High bank loan costs hurt berry growers who want to sell more overseas. Zimbabwe berries taste better than others, with perfect growing times that beat other countries. Farmers hope to ship 30,000 tons yearly by 2030 if rules stay clear for business growth. The berries include many types, like blueberry, strawberry, mulberry, and raspberry. Zimbabwe picks berries earlier than Peru, giving them weeks of sales before others flood markets.
High bank loan costs hurt berry growers who want to sell more overseas. Zimbabwe berries taste better than others, with perfect growing times that beat other countries. Farmers hope to ship 30,000 tons yearly by 2030 if rules stay clear for business growth. The berries include many types, like blueberry, strawberry, mulberry, and raspberry. Zimbabwe picks berries earlier than Peru, giving them weeks of sales before others flood markets.
