美国农业部（USDA）：2026津巴布韦谷物与饲料产业年度报告（英文版）（12页）.pdf

1、 THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S.GOVERNMENT POLICY Required Report:Required-Public Distribution Date:June 05,2026 Report Number:RH2026-0002 Report Name:Grain and Feed Annual Country:Zimbabwe Post:Pretori

2、a Report Category:Grain and Feed Prepared By:Dirk Esterhuizen Approved By:Samuel Driggers Report Highlights:Zimbabwes corn production is projected to recover significantly in Marketing Year 2026/27,driven by favorable La Nia rainfall patterns and increased area.Yields are expected to reach five-year

3、 average levels despite a challenging mid-season dry spell.Total domestic corn demand is estimated to increase,supported by rising human consumption and strong growth in broiler,egg,beef,and dairy production,which drives feed demand.Despite improvements in domestic production,Zimbabwe is anticipated

4、 to continue importing corn to meet local demand,as productivity remains relatively low compared to neighboring corn-producing countries.However,corn imports are expected to decline by 25 percent,reflecting significant policy changes that impose stricter controls on grain and oilseed imports and req

5、uire millers and processors to source at least 40 percent of their supplies locally beginning in April 2026.2 Executive Summary Production:Zimbabwes corn production is projected to recover significantly to 1.8 million metric tons(MMT)in Marketing Year(MY)2026/27,representing a 38 percent increase fr

6、om the previous marketing year.This recovery is driven by favorable La Nia rainfall patterns,expanded area,and yields expected to reach five-year average levels despite a challenging mid-season dry spell.Consumption:Total domestic corn demand is estimated to increase by 7 percent to 2.3 MMT,underpin