The country's trade development and promotion agency, ZimTrade, will lead a delegation of 25 local companies to this year's Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show (ZACS) 2026 in Lusaka.
ZimTrade said the participating companies represent a broad cross-section of Zimbabwe's economy, including agricultural inputs and machinery, processed foods, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), building materials, services and light manufacturing.
"The companies that will participate include 13 from processed foods, five from services/ICT, four from clothing and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), two from leather and leather goods and one from the agricultural inputs and implements sector," said ZimTrade.
The organisation described ZACS as one of Southern Africa's premier multi-sector trade exhibitions, bringing together businesses from agribusiness, manufacturing, commerce, services, public institutions and development organisations.
According to ZimTrade, the exhibition offers Zimbabwean companies direct access to the Zambian market, one of the country's most important regional trading partners, while also creating opportunities to penetrate wider markets within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
"Zimbabwe has maintained a strong presence at the exhibition over the years, with local companies securing distribution agreements, agency partnerships and long-term supply contracts. Some firms have also used the platform to establish a permanent presence in Zambia and strengthen their participation in local supply chains," the organisation said.
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ZimTrade noted that previous editions of the show had generated strong demand for Zimbabwean agricultural inputs and machinery, processed foods, FMCG products, industrial equipment and construction materials.
The agency added that live product demonstrations, particularly for agricultural machinery and technical solutions, continue to be a major attraction, enabling prospective buyers to evaluate products before concluding business deals.
"The proximity of the two countries, coupled with established transport links and trade facilitation measures such as the Chirundu One-Stop Border Post, continues to make Zambia an attractive export destination for Zimbabwean companies," ZimTrade said.
The six-day exhibition, which runs July 29 to August 3 is expected to draw more than 1 300 exhibitors and 200 000 visitors from over 20 countries, creating opportunities for Zimbabwean exporters to connect with buyers, distributors, agents and investors from across the region.
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