Zim tobacco auction prices rebound
Zimbabwe's tobacco auction prices have seen a 59% rebound, though overall seasonal prices remain significantly lower than the previous year. Despite record-breaking production volumes, the country faces a potential decline in total foreign currency earnings due to the lower average price per kilogram.
Why it matters
Tobacco is Zimbabwe's primary foreign currency driver, and the discrepancy between record output and lower revenue highlights economic volatility in the nation's agricultural sector.
ZIMBABWE's tobacco auction prices have rebounded nearly 59% to US$2,54/kg by last Tuesday, signalling improving market conditions after a weak start, although prices still remain below last season's levels.
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