Zimbabwe has recorded a significant increase in grain deliveries during the 2026 grain marketing season, with maize deliveries more than doubling compared to the same period last year.
The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) said the upward trend was also reflected in deliveries of other strategic crops.
Maize deliveries more than doubled by 106 percent to 312,717 metric tonnes as of 24 July 2026, up from 152,047 tonnes during the same period last year.
Soybean deliveries had increased by 58 percent to 45,744 metric tonnes, while sorghum deliveries rose by 15 percent to 31,951 metric tonnes.
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“However, sunflower deliveries declined by eight percent to 5,181 metric tonnes compared to the same period last year,” the GMB added
According to the GMB, the improved grain intake represents a significant milestone in strengthening the country’s food security position and reducing the country’s reliance on grain imports.
“The higher deliveries strengthen national food security as Zimbabwe requires about 2.2 million tonnes of grain annually, including approximately 400,000 tonnes for the livestock sector,” the GMB said.
“The government is also building toward its 450,000-tonne Strategic Grain Reserve, making the improved deliveries a positive step in reducing import dependence and enhancing food security.”
The substantial increase in maize deliveries is expected to improve national grain stocks while ensuring adequate supplies for both human consumption and livestock feed requirements.
