Zimbabwe is witnessing a growth in its dairy sector, with the dairy herd reaching 39,000 and raw milk production increasing to 91,400 million liters in 2022. This surge has led to a 17% decrease in milk powder imports. The government is encouraging dairy processors to support out-grower schemes and smallholder farmers to increase raw milk production. The 2022 budget also introduced a levy on imported dairy products to fund the Dairy Revitalisation Fund, aimed at modernizing local milk production and increasing the national dairy herd. However, there is a need for higher prices for local milk to support the dairy herd growth and competition with imported milk. The country aims to be milk self-sufficient by 2025 with a potential 20% growth this year.