The Zimbabwe Trade Promotion Council said on the 10th Chinese firms have helped
shift Zimbabwe's exports toward higher-value goods and supported a narrowing of
the trade deficit. Council data show exports rose 48% YoY to $3.57bn in Jan–Apr
2026; the trade deficit narrowed to $295m from $582m a year earlier. CEO Allen
Majuru said the improvement largely reflects higher output from Chinese‑invested
projects and an accelerated move from raw-material exports to higher-value
manufactured products. The council identified the UAE, South Africa and China as
Zimbabwe's top three export destinations.
