Zim to export 30 tonnes of beef monthly to DRC

Audrey Galawu

The Agricultural Marketing Authority finalised an agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo that will see Zimbabwe exporting over 30 tonnes of beef per month to the Republic.

The arrangement is being made after a trade mission of Zimbabwe’s industry to the DRC in July this year realised a huge market base for beef products.

AMA, as the lead negotiator, made a follow-up visit earlier this month where relevant paperwork was concluded, paving the way for beef exports to the DRC.

In July, we had a trade mission consisting of AMA, ZimTrade and a few selected livestock farmers who went to DRF to understand the market requirements in Kinshasa.

AMA executive director, Clever Isaya said the DRC is also interested in poultry and dairy products.

“Following the visit, we established that there is demand for our beef. We are looking at requirements of 30 tonnes per month to start with for selected beef products, so we are now working on the modalities with our embassy in DRC to ensure that our farmers can export to the DRC,” he said.

He also said the country is looking for markets in the United Kingdom and China, particularly for horticulture as AMA does not focus on beef only.