Mozambique Seeks Indian Investment to Expand Rice Processing and Trade

Mozambique has invited Indian businesses to partner in rice processing, agricultural production and value addition, aiming to expand regional trade, attract investment and strengthen agricultural value chains across Southern Africa.

Mozambique is seeking stronger business partnerships with India to develop its agro-processing sector, expand rice trade and strengthen agricultural value chains across Southern Africa. The initiative aims to attract Indian expertise and investment in agricultural production, processing technology and value addition.

Speaking at the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) in New Delhi, Mozambican representative António Grispos invited Indian businesses to explore opportunities in agricultural production, rice processing and related industries. He highlighted Mozambique’s fertile land, water resources and strategic location as advantages for developing its agricultural economy and serving regional markets.

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Grispos said Mozambique was pursuing structural economic transformation, with a focus on industrialisation and moving beyond the export of raw materials towards greater domestic production and processing. Partnerships with Indian companies could help introduce improved seed research, cultivation technologies and food-processing capabilities while supporting employment and local economic development.

The discussions took place as part of the three-day Bharat International Rice Conference, held from October 23 to 25, which brought together farmers, processors, exporters, researchers and technology providers to explore opportunities across the rice industry. India’s food processing minister, Chirag Paswan, also called for greater investment in technology, traceability, sustainability and value addition to strengthen the sector’s export competitiveness.

Mozambique’s ports and transport connections could help Indian businesses reach markets across Southern Africa, while closer cooperation could support technology transfer, improve agricultural productivity and strengthen food security.

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The initiative reflects a shared interest in building agricultural value chains that generate local economic benefits alongside cross-border trade. However, the announcement focused on inviting partnerships and exploring opportunities; no specific investment commitment or new trade agreement was announced in the report.