Fuel and food dominate Zimbabwe’s import bill, showing the government’s efforts to keep the economy running and store shelves stocked.
Zimbabwe imported almost $80 million’s worth of diesel last month, 30% less than in June, according to data published by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency. Diesel remains Zimbabwe’s biggest import, followed by unleaded gasoline, durum wheat and electricity.
The trade deficit narrowed to $57.5 million in July from a nine-month high of $218.7 million in June, according the statistics agency’s data. The biggest export was nickel ores and concentrates with $92.5 million worth of product being shipped out.