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Zimbabwean Refinery United Refineries Targets Regional Exports to Zambia, Botswana, DRC

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 19

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What happened

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United Refineries, an agro-processing concern based in Bulawayo, is aiming to revive its exports to regional markets including Zambia, Botswana, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The company reported that its business was good in the first half of the year, and it is expanding its distribution beyond Matabeleland, Masvingo, and Midlands provinces.

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Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The company's recovery is aided by the Zimbabwean government's imposition of punitive levies on cooking oil imports, which includes a 40 percent customs duty and a 25 percent Surtax or $0.50 per litre. United Refineries is also on a recovery path after securing credit to refurbish its factory.

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Who's involved

ZimbabweSovereign state where United Refineries operates and where import levies were imposed.
ZambiaRegional market targeted by United Refineries for export.
BotswanaRegional market targeted by United Refineries for export.
Democratic Republic of the CongoRegional market targeted by United Refineries for export.
governmentThe governing body of Zimbabwe that imposed punitive levies on cooking oil imports.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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ZambiaSpeculative
Zambia might see increased supply and demand for cooking oil products due to United Refineries' export revival.
BotswanaSpeculative
Botswana could see increased supply and demand for cooking oil products due to United Refineries' export revival.
Democratic Republic of the CongoSpeculative
The Democratic Republic of the Congo may see increased supply and demand for cooking oil products due to United Refineries' export revival.
ZimbabweSpeculative
Zimbabwe's local industry could benefit from the government's punitive levies, which favor domestic production.

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The entities involved

Zimbabwe
sovereign state in southern Africa
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Zambia
country at the crossroads of Central and Southern Africa
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Botswana
sovereign state in Southern Africa
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
country in Central Africa
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