Maize demand in the Southern African region is expected to remain strong in the 2025-26 marketing year, which commenced in May (this marketing year corresponds with the 2024-25 production season).
One of the countries that imported the most maize in Southern Africa in the 2024-25 marketing year was Zimbabwe. The country accounted for 56% of South Africa’s maize exports of 2.3 million tonnes that year. In the 2025-26 marketing year, Zimbabwe’s maize demand is expected to be smaller but remain substantial.
The previous season presented unique challenges, primarily the mid-summer drought. This led to a 60% decline in Zimbabwe’s maize production, leaving the country with only 635,000…
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