Zimbabwe disbursed US$1.73 billion through the foreign currency auction system between June last year and July this year and 70% went to the productive sector.
According to figure released by the central bank on Friday, 41% was used for the procurement of raw materials, 19 % for machinery and equipment and 10% for consumables.
Fuel, electricity and gas only accounted for 6% while 8% went to retail and distribution.
Pharmaceutical and chemicals got 7% while services were also allocated 7%.
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