Seven opportunities in Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector

Earlier this year, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) published a report highlighting several business opportunities in Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector. Zimbabwe’s horticultural output aligns well with seasonal gaps in Western markets. Crops like blueberries and mangetout, for example, reach global export markets during prime windows, giving Zimbabwean producers a first-mover advantage over competitors and allowing them to capture slightly higher prices during the Western off-season. Zimbabwe also has a competitive edge in floriculture, thanks to its diverse and highly suitable climate, which supports a wider range of floral varieties than can be grown as successfully in competitor countries like Kenya and Ethiopia. The IFC report also highlights opportunities in the macadamia nut sector. Zimbabwean macadamias are viewed as medium-to-high quality globally, with further potential for value addition through processing within the country. Investment opportunities in Zimbabwe’s ...