Import and export of goods and services with Zimbabwe — a bilingual EN/RU contract in 5 minutes. Settlements in USD, CISG not ratified
Choose contract type →Four contract types — for any deal structure with a Zimbabwean partner
Import tobacco, cotton, gold, chromite, and agricultural products from Zimbabwe.
Export Russian industrial equipment, fertilizers, and machinery to Zimbabwe.
A contract for services from Zimbabwean companies: mining consulting, tourism.
A contract for services to Zimbabwean partners: IT, engineering, education.
Key terms to reflect in the contract
Zimbabwe has used the US dollar (USD) as its main settlement currency since 2009. A new currency, ZiG, was introduced in 2024, but USD remains widely used in international trade. State the payment currency explicitly in the contract.
USD · ZiG 2024Zimbabwe has not acceded to the Vienna Convention (CISG). The applicable law must be explicitly stated in the contract — English law or the seller's country law is recommended.
CISG · governing lawZimbabwe is a landlocked country with no direct access to the sea. Cargo moves through the ports of South Africa (Durban) or Mozambique (Beira). Specify the port of shipment and the allocation of transport costs under Incoterms in the contract.
Durban · Beira transitZimbabwe's banking system is unstable — a letter of credit (L/C) through a major international bank or advance payment is recommended. Specify the exact bank and payment terms in the contract.
L/C recommendedAnswers to the most common questions
Zimbabwe is a Southern African country with rich natural resources: tobacco, gold, chromite, cotton, and platinum group metals. Despite the economic difficulties of recent decades, Zimbabwe remains a major exporter of agricultural raw materials and minerals.
Trading with Zimbabwe requires a bilingual foreign trade contract in English and Russian. The document must meet the requirements of Russian banks and customs under 173-FZ on currency regulation.
Pay special attention to payment terms (a letter of credit or advance payment is recommended), logistics through neighboring countries, and the applicable law — Zimbabwe is not a party to CISG. Our generator accounts for all these specifics and produces a ready-to-use contract in 5 minutes.