> According to FAOSTAT, Zimbabwe produced 1.3 million t of cereals, 2.2 million t of vegetables, 1.1 million t of fruit, 948,764 t of meat and 442,748 t of milk…

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/country/zimbabwe/

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# Agricultural production in Zimbabwe

According to FAOSTAT, Zimbabwe produced 1.3 million t of cereals, 2.2 million t of vegetables, 1.1 million t of fruit, 948,764 t of meat and 442,748 t of milk in 2024. Its largest crops by volume were sugar cane (6.6 million t), potatoes (673,484 t) and maize (634,699 t).

[Market prices in Zimbabwe](https://husfarm.com/country/zimbabwe/)

Products recorded124
World #10products
World top 104products
Year2024
Among its twelve largest crops, the biggest ten-year change was in wheat (+1250%), followed by cabbages (+186%).
Livestock numbers: 5.7 million cattle, 301,747 pigs, 746,277 sheep and 4.9 million goats.

## Totals by group

| Group | Tonnes | World rank | Share | 10-year change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [All sugar crops](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-crops-total/zimbabwe/) | 6,617,424 | 32 | 0.3% | +72% |
| [All vegetables](https://husfarm.com/production/vegetables-total/zimbabwe/) | 2,160,480 | 55 | 0.18% | +121% |
| [All cereals](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-total/zimbabwe/) | 1,342,959 | 100 | 0.04% | +9.1% |
| [All roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/zimbabwe/) | 1,145,805 | 74 | 0.12% | +18% |
| [All fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/fruit-total/zimbabwe/) | 1,092,812 | 86 | 0.11% | +130% |
| [All meat](https://husfarm.com/production/meat-total/zimbabwe/) | 948,764 | 54 | 0.25% | +36% |
| [All milk](https://husfarm.com/production/milk-total/zimbabwe/) | 442,748 | 98 | 0.04% | +5.4% |
| [All citrus fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/citrus-total/zimbabwe/) | 299,979 | 44 | 0.18% | +75% |
| [All tree nuts](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/zimbabwe/) | 50,107 | 42 | 0.27% | +1.6% |
| [All eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/eggs-total/zimbabwe/) | 49,882 | 85 | 0.05% | +54% |
| [All pulses](https://husfarm.com/production/pulses-total/zimbabwe/) | 42,564 | 95 | 0.04% | +7.0% |

## All products by volume, 2024

| Product | Tonnes | World rank | Share | 10-year change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/zimbabwe/) | 6,617,424 | 25 | 0.34% | +72% |
| [Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/zimbabwe/) | 755,211 | 16 | 1.08% | +37% |
| [Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/zimbabwe/) | 673,484 | 51 | 0.17% | +69% |
| [Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/zimbabwe/) | 634,699 | 71 | 0.05% | −35% |
| [Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/zimbabwe/) | 631,659 | 16 | 0.84% | +186% |
| [Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/zimbabwe/) | 540,000 | 61 | 0.07% | +1,250% |
| [Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/zimbabwe/) | 442,748 | 94 | 0.06% | +5.4% |
| [Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/zimbabwe/) | 410,000 | 45 | 0.22% | −16% |
| [Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/zimbabwe/) | 395,653 | 50 | 0.21% | +50% |
| [Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/zimbabwe/) | 351,372 | 47 | 0.12% | +28% |
| [Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/zimbabwe/) | 325,400 | 45 | 0.23% | +60% |
| [Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/zimbabwe/) | 309,008 | 44 | 0.29% | +103% |
| [Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/zimbabwe/) | 269,968 | 23 | 0.78% | — |
| [Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/zimbabwe/) | 255,517 | 45 | 0.07% | +6.5% |
| [Tobacco, unmanufactured](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/zimbabwe/) | 236,815 | 5 | 3.92% | +29% |
| [Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/zimbabwe/) | 220,000 | 74 | 0.12% | 0.0% |
| [Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/zimbabwe/) | 215,604 | 35 | 0.24% | −36% |
| [Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/zimbabwe/) | 211,573 | 25 | 0.29% | +84% |
| [Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/zimbabwe/) | 203,764 | 31 | 0.3% | +89% |
| [Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/zimbabwe/) | 153,838 | 32 | 0.25% | +261% |
| [Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/zimbabwe/) | 143,730 | 51 | 0.14% | — |
| [Avocados](https://husfarm.com/production/avocados/zimbabwe/) | 125,028 | 19 | 1.11% | +282% |
| [Molasses](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/zimbabwe/) | 117,946 | 46 | 0.16% | −19% |
| [Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/zimbabwe/) | 108,740 | 86 | 0.08% | +50% |
| [Edible offal of cattle, fresh, chilled or frozen](https://husfarm.com/production/edible-offal-of-cattle/zimbabwe/) | 107,887 | 14 | 1.11% | +37% |
| [Carrots and turnips](https://husfarm.com/production/carrots/zimbabwe/) | 98,025 | 45 | 0.22% | +227% |
| [Raw hides and skins of cattle](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-hides-and-skins-of-cattle/zimbabwe/) | 86,310 | 17 | 0.99% | +37% |
| [Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/zimbabwe/) | 82,063 | 41 | 0.13% | −21% |
| [Lemons and limes](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/zimbabwe/) | 72,996 | 30 | 0.31% | +77% |
| [Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/zimbabwe/) | 69,291 | 47 | 0.02% | −2.9% |
| [Cotton seed](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/zimbabwe/) | 63,627 | 31 | 0.16% | −55% |
| [Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/zimbabwe/) | 58,151 | 68 | 0.04% | +8.4% |
| [Tea leaves](https://husfarm.com/production/tea/zimbabwe/) | 54,274 | 20 | 0.17% | −8.0% |
| [Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/zimbabwe/) | 50,909 | 89 | 0.04% | +3.8% |
| [Other nuts](https://husfarm.com/production/other-nuts/zimbabwe/) | 50,016 | 8 | 4.59% | +1.6% |
| [Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/zimbabwe/) | 49,882 | 85 | 0.05% | +54% |
| [Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/zimbabwe/) | 36,977 | 43 | 0.06% | −35% |
| [Margarine and shortening](https://husfarm.com/production/margarine-and-shortening/zimbabwe/) | 36,725 | 41 | 0.28% | +180% |
| [Cucumbers](https://husfarm.com/production/cucumbers/zimbabwe/) | 36,468 | 63 | 0.04% | +174% |
| [Game meat, fresh, chilled or frozen](https://husfarm.com/production/game-meat/zimbabwe/) | 35,715 | 14 | 1.74% | +2.0% |
| [Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/zimbabwe/) | 35,157 | 60 | 0.08% | +197% |
| [Goat meat](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/zimbabwe/) | 26,089 | 31 | 0.34% | +6.5% |
| [Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/zimbabwe/) | 25,047 | 36 | 0.08% | −54% |
| [Cotton lint](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/zimbabwe/) | 21,837 | 33 | 0.09% | −72% |
| [Cattle fat, unrendered](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle-fat/zimbabwe/) | 21,577 | 17 | 0.63% | +37% |
| [Bambara beans, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/bambara-beans/zimbabwe/) | 19,029 | 6 | 8% | −4.8% |
| [Okra](https://husfarm.com/production/okra/zimbabwe/) | 17,686 | 29 | 0.13% | — |
| [Pepper (black, white)](https://husfarm.com/production/black-pepper/zimbabwe/) | 17,480 | 11 | 1.87% | +18% |
| [Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/zimbabwe/) | 16,739 | 91 | 0.01% | +72% |
| [Cottonseed oil](https://husfarm.com/production/cottonseed-oil/zimbabwe/) | 15,700 | 26 | 0.38% | −24% |
| [Beans, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/beans-dry/zimbabwe/) | 15,042 | 63 | 0.05% | +2.3% |
| [Tea, packed](https://husfarm.com/production/tea-packed/zimbabwe/) | 14,000 | 25 | 0.19% | +3.7% |
| [Soya bean oil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/zimbabwe/) | 13,500 | 63 | 0.02% | 0.0% |
| [Tangerines and mandarins](https://husfarm.com/production/tangerines-mandarins/zimbabwe/) | 13,451 | 52 | 0.03% | +2.8% |
| [Oil of maize](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-maize/zimbabwe/) | 12,531 | 28 | 0.41% | −1.4% |
| [Other oil seeds, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-oil-seeds/zimbabwe/) | 12,051 | 34 | 0.5% | −5.8% |
| [Sesame seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/zimbabwe/) | 11,507 | 35 | 0.17% | — |
| [Pineapples](https://husfarm.com/production/pineapples/zimbabwe/) | 11,280 | 50 | 0.04% | +201% |
| [Peaches and nectarines](https://husfarm.com/production/peaches/zimbabwe/) | 9,612 | 60 | 0.03% | +92% |
| [Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/zimbabwe/) | 9,602 | 49 | 0.02% | +41% |
| [Grapefruit and pomelos](https://husfarm.com/production/grapefruit/zimbabwe/) | 9,284 | 34 | 0.09% | +2.4% |
| [Groundnut oil](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnut-oil/zimbabwe/) | 8,700 | 40 | 0.14% | −14% |
| [Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/zimbabwe/) | 6,583 | 80 | 0.01% | +40% |
| [Whole milk powder](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-powder/zimbabwe/) | 6,147 | 41 | 0.12% | +3.8% |
| [Edible offal of goat, fresh, chilled or frozen](https://husfarm.com/production/edible-offal-of-goat/zimbabwe/) | 5,218 | 31 | 0.35% | +6.5% |
| [Whole milk, evaporated](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-evaporated/zimbabwe/) | 5,201 | 36 | 0.18% | +3.8% |
| [Other pulses n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-pulses-n-e-c/zimbabwe/) | 5,076 | 59 | 0.11% | +9.6% |
| [Sheep meat](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/zimbabwe/) | 4,924 | 88 | 0.04% | +125% |
| [Green maize](https://husfarm.com/production/green-maize/zimbabwe/) | 4,366 | 29 | 0.05% | +8.3% |
| [Raw hides and skins of goats or kids](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-hides-and-skins-of-goats-or-kids/zimbabwe/) | 4,331 | 34 | 0.28% | +6.5% |
| [Sunflower-seed oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/zimbabwe/) | 4,200 | 54 | 0.02% | −19% |
| [Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/zimbabwe/) | 4,064 | 105 | 0.01% | +9.0% |
| [Blueberries](https://husfarm.com/production/blueberries/zimbabwe/) | 3,631 | 18 | 0.26% | — |
| [Other beans, green](https://husfarm.com/production/other-beans/zimbabwe/) | 3,577 | 65 | 0.01% | +7.4% |
| [Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/zimbabwe/) | 3,543 | 80 | 0% | +9.2% |
| [Pears](https://husfarm.com/production/pears/zimbabwe/) | 3,508 | 64 | 0.01% | +54% |
| [Cow peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-peas/zimbabwe/) | 2,924 | 29 | 0.03% | — |
| [Jute, raw or retted](https://husfarm.com/production/jute/zimbabwe/) | 2,770 | 8 | 0.07% | +9.3% |
| [Wool, greasy](https://husfarm.com/production/wool/zimbabwe/) | 2,696 | 43 | 0.16% | +18% |
| [Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/zimbabwe/) | 2,601 | 80 | 0.01% | +3.8% |
| [Peas, green](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-green/zimbabwe/) | 2,586 | 59 | 0.01% | +4,071% |
| [Cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/zimbabwe/) | 2,300 | 45 | 0.03% | +3.2% |
| [Butter of cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/butter-of-cow-milk/zimbabwe/) | 2,199 | 81 | 0.04% | +3.8% |
| [Green garlic](https://husfarm.com/production/green-garlic/zimbabwe/) | 1,912 | 75 | 0.01% | +316% |
| [Other tropical fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-tropical-fruits/zimbabwe/) | 1,336 | 63 | 0.01% | +6.7% |
| [Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/zimbabwe/) | 1,200 | 50 | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| [Other meat of mammals, fresh or chilled](https://husfarm.com/production/other-meat-of-mammals/zimbabwe/) | 1,152 | 28 | 0.07% | +4.6% |
| [Skim milk and whey powder](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-and-whey-powder/zimbabwe/) | 1,121 | 52 | 0.02% | +1.3% |
| [Cream, fresh](https://husfarm.com/production/cream/zimbabwe/) | 993 | 60 | 0.03% | +3.8% |
| [Mushrooms](https://husfarm.com/production/mushrooms/zimbabwe/) | 948 | 48 | 0% | +48% |
| [Edible offal of pigs, fresh, chilled or frozen](https://husfarm.com/production/edible-offal-of-pigs/zimbabwe/) | 927 | 71 | 0.01% | +72% |
| [Fat of pigs](https://husfarm.com/production/fat-of-pigs/zimbabwe/) | 927 | 68 | 0.01% | +72% |
| [Edible offal of sheep, fresh, chilled or frozen](https://husfarm.com/production/edible-offal-of-sheep/zimbabwe/) | 877 | 73 | 0.04% | +125% |
| [Broad beans and horse beans, green](https://husfarm.com/production/broad-beans-and-horse-beans-green/zimbabwe/) | 837 | 43 | 0.06% | +5.9% |
| [Whole milk, condensed](https://husfarm.com/production/whole-milk-condensed/zimbabwe/) | 788 | 46 | 0.04% | +3.7% |
| [Chillies and peppers, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-dry/zimbabwe/) | 703 | 48 | 0.01% | +295% |
| [Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-hides-and-skins-of-sheep-or-lambs/zimbabwe/) | 699 | 78 | 0.03% | +125% |
| [Goat fat, unrendered](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-fat/zimbabwe/) | 678 | 33 | 0.22% | +6.4% |
| [Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/zimbabwe/) | 626 | 66 | 0% | +4.9% |
| [Coffee, green](https://husfarm.com/production/coffee/zimbabwe/) | 572 | 58 | 0.01% | −33% |
| [Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-stimulant/zimbabwe/) | 558 | 43 | 0.02% | −3.3% |
| [Chick peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/chick-peas/zimbabwe/) | 493 | 38 | 0% | +6.0% |
| [Other citrus fruit, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/zimbabwe/) | 485 | 51 | 0% | +8.3% |
| [Melons](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/zimbabwe/) | 464 | 86 | 0% | +3.8% |
| [Artichokes](https://husfarm.com/production/artichokes/zimbabwe/) | 304 | 25 | 0.02% | +1.0% |
| [Asparagus](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/zimbabwe/) | 303 | 35 | 0% | +2.0% |
| [Plums](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/zimbabwe/) | 275 | 81 | 0% | +9.1% |
| [Cauliflower and broccoli](https://husfarm.com/production/cauliflower-and-broccoli/zimbabwe/) | 273 | 91 | 0% | −9.6% |
| [Strawberries](https://husfarm.com/production/strawberries/zimbabwe/) | 232 | 76 | 0% | +2.7% |
| [Lettuce and chicory](https://husfarm.com/production/lettuce/zimbabwe/) | 204 | 91 | 0% | +2.0% |
| [Leeks](https://husfarm.com/production/leeks/zimbabwe/) | 173 | 52 | 0.01% | +0.6% |
| [Pig fat, rendered](https://husfarm.com/production/pig-fat/zimbabwe/) | 157 | 76 | 0% | −17% |
| [Turkey meat](https://husfarm.com/production/turkey-meat/zimbabwe/) | 149 | 51 | 0% | +33% |
| [Sheep fat, unrendered](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-fat/zimbabwe/) | 138 | 81 | 0.02% | +126% |
| [Raspberries](https://husfarm.com/production/raspberries/zimbabwe/) | 99 | 43 | 0.01% | +1.0% |
| [Chestnuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/zimbabwe/) | 91 | 24 | 0% | +9.6% |
| [Anise, coriander, cumin and fennel](https://husfarm.com/production/anise-coriander-cumin-fennel/zimbabwe/) | 84 | 27 | 0% | −1.2% |
| [Other stone fruits](https://husfarm.com/production/other-stone-fruits/zimbabwe/) | 80 | 26 | 0.01% | +1.3% |
| [Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/zimbabwe/) | 74 | 114 | 0% | −94% |
| [Apricots](https://husfarm.com/production/apricots/zimbabwe/) | 46 | 65 | 0% | +2.2% |
| [Duck meat](https://husfarm.com/production/duck-meat/zimbabwe/) | 46 | 59 | 0% | −26% |
| [Papayas](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/zimbabwe/) | 44 | 71 | 0% | 0.0% |
| [Other berries and fruits of the genus vaccinium n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-berries-and-fruits-of-the-genus-vaccinium-n-e-c/zimbabwe/) | 41 | 56 | 0% | −2.4% |
| [Vanilla](https://husfarm.com/production/vanilla/zimbabwe/) | 10 | 13 | 0.14% | 0.0% |

## Live animals, 2024

| Product | Head | World rank | Share | 10-year change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Chickens](https://husfarm.com/production/chickens/zimbabwe/) | 18,096,000 | 98 | 0.07% | +36% |
| [Cattle](https://husfarm.com/production/cattle/zimbabwe/) | 5,741,397 | 47 | 0.36% | +18% |
| [Goats](https://husfarm.com/production/goats/zimbabwe/) | 4,883,669 | 40 | 0.41% | +15% |
| [Sheep](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep/zimbabwe/) | 746,277 | 85 | 0.05% | +139% |
| [Asses](https://husfarm.com/production/asses/zimbabwe/) | 687,242 | 17 | 1.27% | +37% |
| [Pigs](https://husfarm.com/production/pigs/zimbabwe/) | 301,747 | 92 | 0.03% | +27% |
| [Ducks](https://husfarm.com/production/ducks/zimbabwe/) | 89,000 | 54 | 0.01% | +8.5% |
| [Turkeys](https://husfarm.com/production/turkeys/zimbabwe/) | 31,000 | 57 | 0.01% | +11% |
| [Horses](https://husfarm.com/production/horses/zimbabwe/) | 28,160 | 78 | 0.05% | +0.6% |
| [Mules and hinnies](https://husfarm.com/production/mules-and-hinnies/zimbabwe/) | 1,240 | 49 | 0.02% | +0.8% |

## Zimbabwe among the world’s producers, 2024

Share of world production by country for the largest crops of Zimbabwe, which is outlined on the map.
Product
under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## Production per person, 2024

Zimbabwe had 16.6 million inhabitants in 2024 (FAOSTAT estimate). Production of its largest products per inhabitant, compared with the world average:

| Product | kg per person | World, kg per person | Ratio |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/zimbabwe/) | **398** | 238 | 1.7× |
| [Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/zimbabwe/) | **45.4** | 8.55 | 5.3× |
| [Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/zimbabwe/) | **40.5** | 47.8 | 0.8× |
| [Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/zimbabwe/) | **38.2** | 149 | 0.3× |
| [Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/zimbabwe/) | **38.0** | 9.25 | 4.1× |
| [Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/zimbabwe/) | **32.5** | 97.8 | 0.3× |
| [Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/zimbabwe/) | **26.6** | 97.7 | 0.3× |
| [Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/zimbabwe/) | **24.6** | 23.0 | 1.1× |
| [Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/zimbabwe/) | **23.8** | 23.1 | 1.0× |
| [Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/zimbabwe/) | **21.1** | 34.5 | 0.6× |
| [Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/zimbabwe/) | **19.6** | 17.1 | 1.1× |
| [Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/zimbabwe/) | **18.6** | 13.3 | 1.4× |

Production divided by population; it is not consumption, because crops are traded and used for feed, processing and industry.

## Trade in agricultural products, 2024

Zimbabwe reported exports of 52 and imports of 101 of the products covered here.

### Largest exports by value

| Product | Tonnes | Value | USD/kg | World rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Unmanufactured tobacco](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/) | 231,879 | USD 1.33 bn | 5.73 | 3 of 101 |
| [Raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only)](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/) | 66,313 | USD 43.4 m | 0.66 | 24 of 111 |
| [Tea leaves](https://husfarm.com/production/tea/) | 10,754 | USD 15.7 m | 1.46 | 19 of 143 |
| [Cotton lint, ginned](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-lint/) | 10,370 | USD 15.6 m | 1.51 | 28 of 105 |
| [Maize (corn)](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/) | 11,557 | USD 15.3 m | 1.32 | 56 of 137 |
| [Other berries and fruits of the genus vaccinium n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-berries-and-fruits-of-the-genus-vaccinium-n-e-c/) | 7,765 | USD 11.7 m | 1.50 | 6 of 71 |
| [Other nuts (excluding wild edible nuts and groundnuts), in shell, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-nuts/) | 7,982 | USD 8.6 m | 1.08 | 6 of 88 |
| [Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/) | 51,487 | USD 8.4 m | 0.16 | 18 of 115 |
| [Hen eggs in shell, fresh](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/) | 510 | USD 3.5 m | 6.84 | 78 of 107 |
| [Peas, green](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-green/) | 2,779 | USD 3.3 m | 1.17 | 15 of 80 |

### Largest imports by value

| Product | Tonnes | Value | USD/kg | World rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Maize (corn)](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/) | 1,697,034 | USD 606 m | 0.36 | 29 of 190 |
| [Soya bean oil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/) | 181,236 | USD 225 m | 1.24 | 15 of 184 |
| [Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/) | 311,800 | USD 136 m | 0.44 | 76 of 176 |
| [Soya beans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/) | 114,766 | USD 65.1 m | 0.57 | 45 of 165 |
| [Unmanufactured tobacco](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/) | 11,199 | USD 58.4 m | 5.22 | 37 of 139 |
| [Palm oil](https://husfarm.com/production/palm-oil/) | 46,417 | USD 38.2 m | 0.82 | 72 of 191 |
| [Beans, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/beans-dry/) | 10,748 | USD 14.2 m | 1.32 | 59 of 185 |
| [Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/) | 13,785 | USD 10.5 m | 0.76 | 88 of 183 |
| [Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/) | 9,957 | USD 9.2 m | 0.93 | 111 of 189 |
| [Wine](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/) | 4,122 | USD 8.5 m | 2.06 | 99 of 192 |

FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026: quantities in tonnes and values in current US dollars as reported; exports include re-exports. Only the FAO trade items that match Husfarm production pages are included: meat covers fresh or chilled meat only (frozen meat is a separate item), and processed goods such as milled rice or flour are not listed.

## Questions and answers

### What are the main crops produced in Zimbabwe?

By volume, the largest products of Zimbabwe in 2024 were sugar cane (6.6 million t), beef (cattle meat) (755,211 t), potatoes (673,484 t), according to FAOSTAT.

### Is Zimbabwe the world’s largest producer of anything?

Not in 2024. Its highest world rank was 5th, for tobacco, unmanufactured.

### How much sugar cane does Zimbabwe produce per person?

About 398 kg per inhabitant in 2024, compared with a world average of 238 kg (production divided by population, FAOSTAT).

### What does Zimbabwe export most?

By value, its largest agricultural exports in 2024 among the products covered here were unmanufactured tobacco (USD 1.33 bn), raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only) (USD 43.4 m), tea leaves (USD 15.7 m), according to FAOSTAT.

### What does Zimbabwe import most?

By value, its largest agricultural imports in 2024 among the products covered here were maize (corn) (USD 606 m), soya bean oil (USD 225 m), wheat (USD 136 m).

### Where does this data come from?

Production, trade and population figures are from FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Rankings, shares and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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