Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe FCV crop size is anticipated at 207 million Kgs in 2022 which is almost the same as the previous year. Price is increased compared to 2021, the average price is 3.06 USD for September 2022.

Industry representatives in Zimbabwe expect tobacco growers to plant a record hectarage of leaf in the incoming season as sales of seed have registered significant growth. According to the Tobacco Research Board, as of early September, at least 925 kg of tobacco seed with the capacity to cover 184,999 ha was sold.