Alliaceous vegetables market in Mozambique

Earlier Report Observations

The market for alliaceous vegetables in Mozambique saw strong growth from 2018 to 2022, with volume rising from 234,200 tons to 441,300 tons. This expansion was initially supported by the introduction of four new onion and five new garlic varieties in 2018, developed by the national Agricultural Research Institute to yield more under local climate conditions and reduce a structural domestic deficit. The upward trend was further reinforced by the government's Five-Year Plan for 2020-2024 and associated programs like PROCAVA, which prioritized agricultural development and food security, providing a framework for investment and sectoral growth.

Market growth continued through 2022, aided by significant international investment. That year, the Austrian government funded projects worth over 20 million euros for fruit and vegetable processing in Manica, Sofala, and Inhambane provinces, aiming to add value and improve the local supply chain. However, a sharp correction followed in 2023, as the market volume contracted to 333,500 tons. This decline was primarily due to a significant drop in domestic production, which fell by over 150,000 tons, even as imports increased substantially.

Entering 2024, the sector's focus shifted toward policy frameworks and supply chain improvements. The government approved the Food and Nutrition Security Policy for 2024-2030, setting long-term guidelines for sustainable agricultural development. Concurrently, public investments were reported to have driven a 14% increase in the commercialization of agricultural products, indicating continued efforts to modernize the horticultural sector. Industry attention also turned to enhancing post-harvest handling, with growing emphasis on automated refrigerated storage technologies to maintain product quality and reduce losses.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Mozambique

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Mozambique's alliaceous vegetable production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 294.8 thousand tonnes, marking a significant 17.4% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 50.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Mozambique

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 51-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Mozambique exported 4 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, an 87.6% drop from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 32 tonnes, with the largest increase that year reaching 2 383.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark accounted for 78.7% of Mozambique's total alliaceous vegetable exports by volume, while the remaining share was distributed among many other countries, each with smaller individual portions.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Mozambique's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 9 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp 36.6% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 400.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 71.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mozambique in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The partner structure for exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was fragmented. Singapore (16.6% of export value), Marshall Islands (14.3%), and Malaysia (10.1%) together made up only 41.0% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Mozambique in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Mozambique

Imports in kind, t

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. Import volumes were lowest in 2017 and highest in 2019, with a 2.8-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Mozambique imported 2 537 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, a 47.4% decrease year-over-year. The peak volume was in 2019 at 4 823 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 75.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, China was the primary and nearly exclusive source for Mozambique's alliaceous vegetable imports by volume, representing 95.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, suggesting a volatile market. Import values reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference. In 2020, Mozambique's alliaceous vegetable imports totaled 17 875 thousand US dollars, a slight 1.6% decline from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 20 477 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 83.8% and the largest drop in 2019 at 11.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mozambique in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa (with 88.3% of total import value) and China (11.3%) were the key sources for Mozambique's alliaceous vegetable imports, together accounting for 99.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Mozambique in value, 2017-2020