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Cassava market in Mozambique

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Cassava production in Mozambique, predominantly carried out by small-scale farmers for subsistence, declined to 6 019 thousand tons in 2019. This drop was associated with low producer prices in regions such as Nampula, which discouraged planting and reduced output. The market stabilized in 2020 at 6 026 thousand tons.

A consistent upward trend began in 2021, with production reaching 6 218 thousand tons, partly supported by growing consumer recognition of cassava leaves' nutritional and health benefits. The most substantial increase occurred in 2023, when output jumped to 7 611 thousand tons. This growth was driven by the installation of mobile processing units in Inhambane and a 38-million-meticais government investment under the SUSTENTA program, which expanded cultivated area, improved farmer techniques, and guaranteed industrial market access for smallholders.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Mozambique
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mozambique in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mozambique in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mozambique in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mozambique in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mozambique, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mozambique in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mozambique in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mozambique, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mozambique in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mozambique in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mozambique, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mozambique in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mozambique in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mozambique, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cassava in Mozambique

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Mozambique was among the world's leading cassava producers from 2017 to 2020, ranking 13th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of cassava, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cassava, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Mozambique produced 6 026 K t of cassava, showing little change from the previous year. Compared to 2019, production remained stable. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 55.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 15.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 6 346 K t. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 5.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 64.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	64.1%	(5.2%)	0.1%	15.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cassava from Mozambique

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Mozambique exported 39 kg of cassava, showing only minor fluctuations compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, exports fell sharply by 96.1%, corresponding to an annualized decline of 66.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mozambique's cassava exports in kind were heavily dependent on South Africa, which accounted for 96.2% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

In 2020, Mozambique exported cassava worth 41 US dollars, with minimal change from 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, exports increased by 135.1%, representing a compound annual growth rate of 33.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the largest contributors to Mozambique's cassava exports in value terms were Turkey (41.4% of exports), South Africa (29.8%), and Panama (27.7%). Together, these three markets accounted for 99.0% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cassava to Mozambique

Imports in kind, kg

The cassava import market in Mozambique showed an unstable trend over the period. From 2017 to 2019, import volumes varied widely, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 50 times. In 2020, imports totaled 386 kg, marking a significant increase of 267.6% compared to 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 105 kg, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 91.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(91.9%)	(75.2%)	267.6%	(58.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Ghana and South Africa were the primary sources for Mozambique's cassava imports in kind, together accounting for 100.0% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Cassava imports into Mozambique declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 254 US dollars, reflecting a gradual decrease of 4.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 90.6%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 54.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(67.3%)	(69.9%)	(4.4%)	(54.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, nearly all cassava imports into Mozambique in value terms were linked to South Africa, which held a 98.2% share of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io