Lithium exports from Zimbabwe reached 746 million dollars
Zimbabwe's lithium sector generated US$746 million in export earnings during the first half of 2026, with spodumene concentrates contributing US$672.8 million and lithium sulphate accounting for US$73.2 million, according to the latest figures released by the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ).
The latest statistics underscore both the rapid growth of Zimbabwe's lithium industry and the country's gradual shift towards mineral beneficiation, although exports remain heavily dominated by unprocessed and semi-processed products.
Overall, Zimbabwe's mineral exports rose by 84% year-on-year to US$2.532 billion during the first six months of 2026, up from US$1.376 billion recorded during the corresponding period in 2025.
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