Tobacco Industry And Marketing Board

Topic : Tobacco Industry And Marketing Board

Zimbabwe tobacco sales hit record 357mln kg but low prices haunt farmers

“As at 31 July 2026, 357,120,078 kilograms of tobacco had been sold, surpassing the 355 million kilograms produced in 2025,” the board said.

By Donald Nyandoro Aug. 4, 2026

Zimbabwe tobacco sales hit record 357mln kg but low prices haunt farmers

Tobacco sales pass US$882 million

Auction floor sales, meanwhile, accounted for 30,385,988 kilogrammes at an average price of US$1.91 per kilogramme, earning growers approximately US$58 million.

By Staff Reporter Jul. 28, 2026

Tobacco Volumes Surge

“Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector has produced and sold much more tobacco in 2026, but the sharp fall in prices has reduced total farmer earnings compared to 2025,” TIMB said.

By Obert Siamilandu Jun. 8, 2026

Tobacco average selling price plunges 25%, hurts farmer earnings

“As at day 52, a total of 255,92 million kilogrammes of tobacco had been sold at an average price of US$2,54 per kilogramme,” the 2026 16th post-Cabinet briefing statement read.

By Staff Reporter May. 28, 2026

Tobacco average selling price plunges 25%, hurts farmer earnings

Stalks neglect can cost farmers millions, TIMB warns

TIMB also said proper stalk destruction created a “dead period” where no living tobacco plants remain in fields.

By Lesley Kufandada May. 27, 2026

Stalks neglect can cost farmers millions, TIMB warns

Natural heat powers Zim’s new tobacco revolution

As the first rays of sunlight pierce through the dry plains of Marula, a small settlement between Bulawayo and Plumtree, a transparent barn almost glows with trapped heat from the Matabeleland sun.

By Ashton Ndakusiya May. 24, 2026