FAS now projects imports at 8 million tonnes, down 2 million tonnes from its previous estimate but still 1 million tonnes higher than the 2024-25 figure
This marks an increase of nearly 22 million tonnes from the previous year, driven by improved weather conditions that significantly boosted harvests of rice, wheat, and corn
Despite the production gains, Zimbabwe is expected to remain a net importer of corn. Imports are projected to decline to 1 million tonnes in 2025/26, down 300,000 tonnes
Post forecasts wheat consumption in MY 2025/26 at 7.82 million MT, a 3% increase over the previous year
Despite FAS forecasting a decline in wheat and barley production for the upcoming season, output is still expected to remain well above the previous 10-year average.