Mozambique Aims To Boost Coffee Production In Hopes To Become One Of Africa's Main Coffee Producers – CoffeeTalk

Mozambique is aiming to become one of the main coffee producers in Africa. The country currently has around 300 hectares of coffee production, with the goal of producing almost 100 tons of coffee this year. The current strategy involves €4 million in funding from the Italian Cooperation Agency (AICS) and the involvement of over 2,200 producing families.

Mozambique’s coffee market is developing, with the aim of becoming known as “Made in Mozambique” and exporting the product. However, challenges exist, particularly for companies processing the product. The cost of purchasing production equipment is high, and the demand for coffee is still small due to the country’s lack of coffee consumption.

The legal framework in Mozambique is also seen as a challenge to the production chain. Amocafé is in contact with authorities to improve the laws, and a document has been submitted to the government with the terms of reference for improving the industry. The strategy for developing the crop will prioritize research, investment, and training of technicians, with the aim of reaching around 5,000 hectares of production area in a 10-year plan.

In Africa, Ethiopia, considered the “birthplace of coffee,” is the largest producer, with Ethiopia yielding around US$1.4 billion (€1.21 billion) from the production of 298,500 tons between 2023 and 2024 alone.

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