Zimbabwe Fruits and Vegetables Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

Zimbabwe Fruits and Vegetables Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

The Zimbabwe fruits and vegetables market is projected to register a CAGR of 2.5% during the forecast period, 2021-2026.

The market was negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdown restrictions have delayed the delivery of farm produce to the markets and limited market accessibility. The restrictions have resulted in the accumulation and spoilage of produce at the farm due to poor post-harvest handling. The COVID-19 pandemic has led the producers and the government to realize the importance of post-harvest management practices to avoid spoilage of the produce.

The Zimbabwe fruits and vegetables market has been a highly fluctuating market for the past few years. These fluctuations in the market are majorly due to inflation and frequent changes in prices. Production volumes are also experiencing a significant impact due to the lack of a suitable climate and prevailing drought conditions in the country. Vegetable production is primarily concentrated in a few provinces. The harvested area of vegetables is experiencing a very slow growth rate of around 2.0% due to the lack of attractive government subsidies to farmers. Very little exposure to the international market is also one of the demotivating factors for farmers. However, through government initiatives for adherence to phytosanitary conditions, the export market is booming for Zimbabwean crops. The demand for processed food such as juices, ketchup, and edible oils has been increasing during the study period.

Key Market TrendsFruit Production and Exports Dominate the Market

In 2018, fruits topped the Zimbabwe market in terms of production, accounting for about 266,145 metric ton, up from 262,168 metric ton in 2016, denoting a steady increase in the demand for fruits within and outside the country. It is also seen that Zimbabwe exports a higher volume of fruits compared to vegetables to neighboring countries like South Africa, Zambia, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, Bahrain, and so on. In 2019, the exports of fruits from Zimbabwe were valued at around USD 33,803.0 million, up from USD 18,111 million in 2016. Thus, fruit production and exports dominate over vegetables in the country.

Increasing Vegetable Production is Driving the Market

Overall, vegetable production dominates Zimbabwean agriculture production, accounting for 241,666 metric ton in 2019, an increase from 230,038 metric ton in 2016. Different varieties of vegetables are grown in the country during the dry and rainy seasons, such as tomatoes, okra, cabbage, rapeseed, onion, beans, gem squash, cucumber, and carrot, among other crops. Tomatoes topped the market, accounting for 28034 metric ton in 2019, followed by chilies, onions, beans, and cabbage. The production of vegetables is expected to consistently increase over the forecast period, denoting a significant increase in the demand for such crops and that farmers are aware of the rising demand in the market domestically and globally.

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