Trade with Zimbabwe
Southern Africa's Trade Gateway
Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with Zimbabwe.
GDP
$65.9BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $51.2B (World Bank · 2025)Population
17M
World Bank · 2025Harare
Capital
ZWL
Currency
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Verified Suppliers
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Products Listed
Zimbabwe Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic Overview
Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.
GDP
$65.9BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $51.2B (World Bank · 2025)Real GDP growth
5.0%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 8.1% (World Bank · 2025)GDP per person
$3,718Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $3,021 (World Bank · 2025)Inflation
4.0%Projection
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Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
SADCregional
activePreferential tariffs
Southern Africa
COMESAregional
activeFree trade area
Eastern & Southern Africa
Total Active Agreements3
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Tobacco
Gold
Ferrochrome
Nickel
Diamonds
Cotton
Competitive Advantages
Advanced infrastructure networkSADC regional integrationRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
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Export Processing Zones✓
Duty drawback scheme✓
SADC and COMESA preferential accessRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideRequired Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Phytosanitary Certificate
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with ZimTrade
2Obtain export license from ZIMRA
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Get quality certification
5Submit customs declaration
6Arrange transport
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
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Key Trade Institutions in Zimbabwe
ZimTrade
Export AuthorityZimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA)
CustomsStandards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ)
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