Zimbabwe’s steel exports surge by over 1,400 % in eight months

Zimbabwe recorded a rise in steel exports in the first eight months of 2025, with volumes climbing by 1,427 per cent to 172,000 tonnes and export earnings soaring by 1,913 per cent to US$50 million, official data shows.

Overall mineral exports reached 3.34 million tonnes, a 13 per cent increase in volume compared with the same period in 2024. This is reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS.

Coal and steel emerged as the standout performers, with coal exports growing by 102 per cent in volume and 124 per cent in value, generating US$14.43 million. Coke products also contributed positively, posting gains of 28 per cent in volume and 25 per cent in value.

Authorities emphasised that the strong performance of steel and coal underscores their growing importance to Zimbabwe’s industrialisation while also signalling the country’s efforts to diversify its mineral export base.

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