Zimbabwe shipped its first blueberries to China in July 2026, targeting a US$400 million import market under a new zero-tariff policy for 53 African nations.
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Key Facts
—First shipment. Zimbabwe exported its first commercial blueberries to China in July 2026.
—Zero-tariff access. A zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries took effect on 1 May 2026, covering blueberries.
—Production scale. Zimbabwe is Africa’s third-largest blueberry producer, targeting 12,000 metric tons in 2026.
Zimbabwe has started exporting fresh blueberries to China after signing a phytosanitary protocol in September 2025
By VICTOR RABALLA in Nairobi, Kenya |
By VICTOR RABALLA in Nairobi, Kenya |
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