Africa-Press – Mozambique. The cultivation of macadamia nuts, a high-value crop on the international market, has seen remarkable growth in recent years, with the 2023/24 agricultural season yielding a harvest of 5,000 tonnes and promising prospects for the current season.
Recent data released in Maputo by the National Almond Institute highlights a significant increase in exports of this crop, generating over $27 million from the export of 3,735 tonnes, out of a total production exceeding 5,000 tonnes.
The primary destinations for Mozambique’s macadamia exports include South Africa, China, and Vietnam.
According to the National Almond Institute, the overall production of macadamia has been growing steadily each season, spurred by the emergence of new producers. For example, the country now boasts 58 commercial enterprises dedicated to macadamia cultivation.
The provinces of Manica, Niassa, and Maputo host the highest concentration of commercial producers, numbering between 15 and 18, with plantations covering over 8,000 hectares.
The institute also reports that 23 smallholder farmers are engaged in macadamia production across 478 hectares. Efforts are underway to raise awareness, promote, and incentivise expansion of macadamia cultivation, given its high commercial value on the global market.
In addition to macadamia nuts, the provinces mentioned above are also leaders in lychee cultivation, most of which is exported to Western markets, particularly the Netherlands, France, and England.
Lychee exports generated over $3 million for the state during the last harvest season, despite climatic challenges.
Notably, Mozambique is set to export lychees to the European market in the coming weeks, outside the usual season. This achievement underscores the efforts made in cultivating this highly valued fruit.
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