• Packed tea volumes surged 37% to 453 tonnes in Q1, driven by improved packaging material availability and stronger demand from Zimbabwe’s expanding informal market
  • Revenue rose 5% to US$4.65 million, supported by a 5% increase in bulk tea production and a 3% rise in export volumes
  • Loss before tax narrowed to US$538,497 from US$853,917, reflecting improving operational efficiencies despite persistent cost and climate-related risks

Harare - Tanganda Tea, a diversified company listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), has recorded a 37% surge in packed tea volumes, to 453 tonnes for the first quarter ended 31 December 2025 from 330 tonnes in the comparative period last according to the latest trading update.

The company attributed this to improved availability of packaging materials and stronger uptake in the informal market  a segment that has become increasingly influential in Zimbabwe’s evolving consumer landscape.

Bulk tea production rose 5% to 1,530 tonnes, up from 1,463 tonnes in the comparable period last year, benefiting from the early onset of rains while  export volumes also increased by 3% to 1,170 tonnes from 1,134 tonnes previously, reflecting steady demand in offshore markets.

As a result revenue for the quarter edged up 5% to US$4.65 million from US$4.44 million in the prior year.

While the group remained loss-making, the loss before tax narrowed significantly to US$538,497, compared to US$853,917 in the same period last year a 37% improvement.

The figures suggest operational efficiencies and volume growth are beginning to translate into bottom-line stabilisation, even as cost pressures persist.

The company noted that avocado and macadamia harvesting will commence in the second quarter, offering potential diversification upside beyond tea.

The performance comes against  a macroeconomically stable operating environment, supported by tight monetary policy, moderating inflation and sustained foreign currency inflows.

Looking ahead, the company expects recovery banking on the projected economic growth supported by the growth in mining , agriculture ,manufacturing and services. However, climate variability, external shocks and structural constraints remain key risks to short-term performance

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