Zimbabwean berries and South African oranges emerge as new wealth sources
The article discusses the significant increase in blueberry production and exports in Zimbabwe, with farmers expected to export around 12,000 tons this year—a 40-fold increase compared to export volumes in 2017. Producers rely on advanced agricultural techniques that turn blueberry farms into small-scale factories, reflecting a major shift in Africa's agricultural sector towards exporting high-quality fresh products. Additionally, the opening of the Chinese market to Zimbabwean blueberry exports without tariffs has been a key driver of this resurgence, as China is the world's largest importer of this product. This development is part of a broader trend across Africa towards exporting high-value agricultural products, with rising exports of tropical fruits such as avocados, mangoes, and oranges, and an increasing emphasis on agricultural manufacturing as a vital component of the continent’s economic development.
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