CEPROC is a national network of agro-processing parks spanning all provinces of Mozambique, from Niassa to Maputo. Each park is 5–50 ha and is expected to process an estimated 10,000–80,000 tonnes. Three anchor parks lead the network: Manhiça (Maputo; banana, meat and derivatives), Chókwè (Gaza; tomato and horticulture) and Angónia (Tete; cereals and soybean). Further parks are mapped at Namacurra, Ribaué, Cuamba, Cumbana, Nhamatanda and Vanduzi, with Cabo Delgado under review. They cover cereals, soybean, rice, oilseeds, fruits, macadamia, tomatoes, meat and fishing. The network is needed because post-harvest losses are about 35%. Processing produce domestically reduces these losses, replaces imports and brings smallholders into formal supply chains.
Project overview
Investment opportunity
The network offers a portfolio of agro-processing investments at different scales. Large parks need USD 18–35 million each and standard parks USD 8–18 million, for a total estimated CAPEX of USD 148–194 million. Investors can enter through one of the three anchor parks or take a position across several provinces and value chains. Domestic processing of cereals, oilseeds and fruits creates import-substitution demand and formalises supply chains. The Government is seeking equity investors and PPP partners to develop and operate the parks.
Investment types sought
Project status
Development stage
Feasibility & due diligence
Current status / progress to date
Feasibility studies under way; pipeline under structuring. Three anchor parks (Manhiça, Chókwè, Angónia) identified, six further parks mapped and Cabo Delgado under review, each with sector focus and indicative CAPEX.
Expected impact
Jobs created / supported
An estimated 5,000 direct and indirect jobs at full capacity across agro-processing, logistics, cold-chain, quality control and smallholder supply chain management.
Economic & development benefits
- Reduces post-harvest losses from ~35% to below 20%
- Foreign exchange savings through import substitution of processed food
- Formalises supply chains and broadens the tax base
- Adds value to cereals, oilseeds, fruits, macadamia, meat and fish in every province
Climate & resilience benefits
- Less food waste through better storage and processing
- Strengthens food system resilience and food sovereignty
- Cold-chain capacity reduces spoilage
Contact
Contact team
For more information about this project, please contact the Commonwealth Investment Platform team.