Pastry market in Mozambique

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, Mozambique's pastry market experienced fluctuating production volumes alongside steadily rising imports. Early in the period, factors highlighted efforts to bolster the fruit sector, which aimed to improve raw material supply for pastry manufacturing. Domestic production dipped to 5 166 t in 2019 before recovering to 6 426 t in 2021, while imports grew from 1 161 t to 3 850 t, contributing to an overall market expansion from 6 760 t to 10 267 t.

The market faced significant external pressures in 2022. Global volatility in raw material prices, exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine war's impact on supply chains, posed challenges for local manufacturers, leading to a decline in domestic output to 4 920 t. Imports surged to 5 810 t to meet demand, pushing the total market volume to a peak of 10 727 t that year.

In 2023, domestic production recovered to 5 808 t, while imports fell to 2 879 t, resulting in a reduced market size of 8 688 t. For 2024, imports rose sharply to 8 971 t, reflecting continued demand. Market developments included the entry of new players, such as the opening of Pastelaria Nova Geração, and government agricultural campaigns targeting growth in crop production, which may influence future input availability for the sector.

Production pastry in Mozambique

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pastry, 2017-2020

World map of production of pastry, 2017-2020

Mozambique's pastry production rebounded after two years of decline. In 2020, the country produced 5 496 tonnes of pastry, marking a 6.4% increase compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 21.2%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 7.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 5 166 tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 19.6% decline.

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

Exports pastry from Mozambique

Exports in kind, t

The export market for pastry from Mozambique showed significant volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at just 2 tonnes, representing a steep 82.6% fall from the previous year. In contrast, the highest export volume was recorded in 2017, with a 11.7-fold difference between these two years. The largest increase occurred in 2019, when exports surged by 99.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan and South Africa were the primary markets for Mozambique's pastry exports in kind, together accounting for 84.5% of total export flows. Other destinations played a relatively minor role during this period.

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

The export market in value terms displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export volumes peaked in 2017 and dropped to their lowest level in 2020, with a 13.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Mozambique exported pastry worth 9 thousand US dollars, which was a dramatic 88.9% decrease compared to the prior year. The most significant increase was recorded in 2019, with a jump of 157.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Japan and South Africa dominated Mozambique's pastry exports in value terms. Japan accounted for 47.6% of total export flows, while South Africa contributed 37.3%, together making up 85.0% of total exports. Other trading partners accounted for the remaining 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 pastry to Mozambique

Imports in kind, t

Mozambique's pastry imports in kind increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 923 tonnes, showing a robust 16.6% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 23.3%, equivalent to an average annual increase of 7.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 161 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 25.5%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, with imports climbing by 42.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa, Eswatini, and Portugal were the core sources of Mozambique's pastry imports in kind. South Africa led with 54.1% of imports, followed by Eswatini at 22.7%, and Portugal at 7.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 84.8% of total import 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

After two years of growth, Mozambique's pastry imports in value terms declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 845 thousand US dollars, indicating a 3.7% drop from the previous year. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 26.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.2%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 2 955 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 22.8%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, South Africa, Eswatini, and Portugal were the main sources of Mozambique's pastry imports in value terms. South Africa accounted for 55.6% of imports, Eswatini for 19.2%, and Portugal for 9.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented 83.8% of total import flows.

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

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