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💰 Business11 March 2026·2 min read·

Zimbabwe steel exports surge 450% to $92.1m in 2025, South Africa leads demand

Source: newzimbabwe

Zimbabwe's steel exports surged dramatically in 2025, reaching US$92.1 million from 146,314 metric tonnes — a 450% increase in value, according to the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ). South Africa and other regional markets are absorbing the bulk of the shipments, driven by strong construction sector demand. The export surge positions Zimbabwe as a growing regional supplier of steel, a key construction industry raw material.

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