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Written question asked by Adam Jogee (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Friday, 22 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Trade Agreements: Zimbabwe

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help increase the (a) volume and (b) value of trade between the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe.

Answer

The United Kingdom is committed to strengthening trade with Zimbabwe as part of our wider approach to increasing UK–Africa trade. To improve market access and support economic growth, we have a range of trade agreements and preferential schemes in place across the region.

Zimbabwe benefits from the UK–Eastern and Southern Africa Economic Partnership Agreement, which provides duty‑free, quota‑free access for goods. We have also made it easier for Zimbabwe to participate in African regional supply chains by allowing its exporters to cumulate with other eligible countries under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
589
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Trade agreements Zimbabwe
Link
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