Pork market in Mozambique

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, pork production in Mozambique reached 135 thousand tons, supported by a 23% increase in the swine herd from 2015 to 2018, indicating an expansion of pig farming capacity. However, production fell sharply to 97 thousand tons in 2019.

Output recovered to 132 thousand tons in 2020 and continued growing strongly, peaking at 208 thousand tons in 2022. Market volume followed a similar trajectory, rising from 134 thousand tons in 2020 to 211 thousand tons in 2022.

Production contracted to 106 thousand tons in 2023, reducing the market volume to 109 thousand tons. In 2024, the government launched a Food and Nutrition Security Policy and Implementation Strategy for 2024-2030, aiming to transform the agricultural sector, including pig farming. A shift in consumer preferences toward fresh and chilled meat over frozen products was also noted.

Production pork in Mozambique

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

In 2020, Mozambique produced 131.7 K t of pork, marking a significant increase of 35.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 97.0 K t, while the highest was in 2018 at 135.0 K t. The most substantial drop occurred in 2019, when production fell by 28.1%.

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

Exports pork from Mozambique

Exports in kind, t

The market showed considerable volatility over the period. Exports fluctuated significantly, with a 5.5-fold difference between the high in 2020 and the low in 2018. In 2020, Mozambique's pork exports reached 4 t, representing a sharp year-over-year increase of 138.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 t, with the largest decline that year at 20.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mozambique's pork exports in kind were quite diversified. Denmark accounted for 19.4% of exports, the United Arab Emirates for 12.2%, and Liberia for 11.4%. Together, these three countries made up 43.0% of total export flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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 pork exports in value terms have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 29 K $ US, showing a dramatic increase of 190.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value surged by 587.8%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 90.2%.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, the United Arab Emirates was the leading destination for Mozambique's pork exports in value terms, accounting for 33.1% of the total. South Africa followed with 22.9%, and Singapore with 6.9%. Together, these three countries represented 62.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports pork to Mozambique

Imports in kind, t

The import market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The highest volume was recorded in 2019, while the lowest was in 2018, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 1.8 times. In 2020, Mozambique imported 2 389 t of pork, indicating a steep decline of 35.8% compared to the previous year. The minimum import volume was 2 117 t in 2018, and the maximum was 3 724 t in 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with imports rising by 75.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa and Brazil were the primary sources for Mozambique's pork imports in kind, together accounting for 86.0% of total import flows. The remaining share was distributed among various other countries.

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

In 2020, Mozambique imported pork worth a total of value_last_year} K $ US, up by 17.0% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 22.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 10.5%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, South Africa dominated Mozambique's pork imports in value terms, representing 72.7% of total flows. Other countries accounted for relatively smaller shares.

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

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