Zimbabwe secures duty-free market access to China for a selected range of exports until 2028, following a unilateral zero-tariff preferential market access arrangement. Zimbabwean officials say the arrangement allows eligible products to enter China without paying import duties. Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira explains that Zimbabwe’s participation stems from an initiative China unveiled during the 2024 Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The measures are described as a unilateral programme offered by China rather than a reciprocal agreement, and it covers specific products rather than all exports.
The announcement is made during a post-cabinet briefing, with both reports citing that the access runs for a period described in the coverage as two years within the stated timeline to 2028. The reporting characterizes the initiative as intended to expand trade opportunities for participating African countries and to support Zimbabwe’s export outreach to the Chinese market. No additional details on the exact product list or implementation terms are provided in the excerpts.
