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Overview

U.S. embassies are committed to supporting U.S. companies to start exporting or grow their exports to Zimbabwe. In this section, you’ll find a quick description of Zimbabwe as an export market and some suggestions for getting started.

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American Business Association of Zimbabwe

 

The Embassy participates in the American Business Association of Zimbabwe (ABAZ).  If you represent a U.S. business and would like to attend ABAZ functions, please get in touch with us.

We welcome U.S. business visitors, as well as local visitors interested in U.S. products, for whom we maintain a commercial library. Please call us at 263-867-701-1000 for appointments or information.

Getting Started with U.S. Commercial Service

The U.S. Commercial Service (CS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, offers companies a full range of expertise in international trade. Companies can find assistance locally in more than 100 U.S. Commercial Service offices nationwide and in more than 70 international offices.

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Getting Started with the Department of Agriculture

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security. In addition to its Washington, D.C. staff, FAS has a global network of 98 offices covering 177 countries. These offices are staffed by agricultural attachés and locally hired agricultural experts who are the eyes, ears, and voice for U.S. agriculture around the world. FAS staff identify problems, provide practical solutions, and work to advance opportunities for U.S. agriculture and support U.S. foreign policy around the globe.

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Country Commercial Guide

These reports on market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs prepared at U.S. Embassies worldwide by the Department of Commerce Department, Department of State, and other U.S. agencies’ professionals.

Read Zimbabwe's commercial Guide

Investment Climate Statement

The U.S. Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide country-specific information on the business climates of more than 170 countries and economies. They are prepared by economic officers stationed in embassies and posts around the world and analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses of all sizes.

Read the Statement for Zimbabwe

Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)

In 1985, the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), a joint venture between the Department of State and the U.S. private sector, created by then Secretary of State George P. Shultz under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to interact on overseas security problems of mutual concern. Objectives of this joint venture are: to establish a continuing liaison between security officials in both the private and public sector; to provide for regular exchanges of information concerning developments in the overseas security environment; recommend methods for planning and implementation of security programs abroad; and recommend methods to mitigate risks to American private sector interests worldwide. These objectives remain in the current OSAC Charter.

Read more about OSAC

Getting Started

Are you interested in expanding your business? The U.S. Commercial Service helps U.S. companies find new international business partners in worldwide markets.

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Getting Started

Since its inception, SelectUSA has facilitated more than $78 billion in investment, creating and/or retaining over 95,000 U.S. jobs. In fiscal year 2019 alone, SelectUSA facilitated more than $18.5 billion in investment. We work with the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and entities across government to facilitate job-creating business investment into the United States and raise awareness of the critical role that economic development plays in the U.S. economy.

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Buying from the U.S.

The U.S. Embassy in Harare encourages Zimbabwean companies to consider purchasing products, services, equipment and machinery from the United States. To facilitate these purchases, prospective buyers may consider requesting additional information on relevant American companies.

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Commercial and Contract Opportunities

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RFQ No. PR11897794 – House underpinning and crack stitching
RFQ No. PR11897794 – House underpinning and crack stitching
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RFQ: Roof and Staff quarters repairs
RFQ: Roof and Staff quarters repairs
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RFQ: Landlord Maintenance Services
RFQ: Landlord Maintenance Services
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Request for Various Solicitations
Request for Various Solicitations
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Request for Quotations: Honda Lawn Mowers, and Modular Furniture Reconfiguration Project
Request for Quotations: Honda Lawn Mowers, and Modular Furniture Reconfiguration Project
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Request for Quotation No. PR11600028 Notice of Establishment of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for chimney cleaning services at U.S. Embassy Harare residences.
Request for Quotation No. PR11600028 Notice of Establishment of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for chimney cleaning services at U.S. Embassy Harare residences.
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Request for quotations no 19z11523q0010 for legal services for real estate transactions
Request for quotations no 19z11523q0010 for legal services for real estate transactions
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Request for Quotations – Internet Services
Request for Quotations – Internet Services
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Request for Quotations #PR11474008 – Equipping an existing borehole
Request for Quotations #PR11474008 – Equipping an existing borehole
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Request for Quotations # PR11406061 – R410A Midea Invertor Air-conditioning Units
Request for Quotations # PR11406061 – R410A Midea Invertor Air-conditioning Units
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Additional Resources

Export.gov

Local Legal Resources

Business Matching Services

U.S. Small Business Administration

Export Import Bank of the United States

Office of U.S. Trade Representative

Department of Commerce

National IPR Center

Bureau of Economic Analysis

Development Finance Corporation

U.S. Trade and Development Agency

Foreign Agricultural Service

Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs

Learn about the Department of State's Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs.

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Direct Line for American Business

Direct Line lets U.S. business hear directly from our U.S. Missions overseas.

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Economic Data and Reports

IRF Cover 2020
2020 Report on International Religious Freedom
2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
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2021 Trafficking in Persons Report