China, Zim's is best tobacco export destination

China, Zim's is best tobacco export destination
Published: 24 January 2014
The People's Republic of China is the best export destination for Zimbabwean tobacco for the fourth year running.

Tobacco exports to China increased by 10% to 60.3 million kg last year while its market share was 39%.

China has been a top importer of Zimbabwean tobacco since 2009.

Belgium was the second biggest importer after it bought 27.5 million kg compared to 10.4 million kg in the prior year.

South Africa was the third after buying 17.3 million kg up from 10.4 million kg recorded in previous year.

Significant exports also went to the Far East, which accounted for 47% of the market share with Indonesia and Hong Kong being the main buyers from that region.
- herald
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