More than 20 Zimbabwean companies to showcase at Mozambique’s trade fair FACIM

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More than 20 Zimbabwean companies to showcase at Mozambique’s trade fair FACIM

8:23 CAT | 19 Aug 2025

ZimTrade chief executive officer, Allan Majuru. [Photo: The Herald]

Over 20 Zimbabwean companies will participate in this year’s Maputo International Trade Fair (FACIM), showcasing a wide range of goods and services as the country moves to strengthen its position in regional trade.

The fair, which runs from August 25-31, is one of the largest multi-sectoral exhibitions in Southern Africa and presents an opportunity for local firms to deepen their presence in Mozambique, which is emerging as one of Zimbabwe’s most important trade partners.

The participating companies are drawn from sectors such as agriculture, processed foods, iron and steel, building and construction, pharmaceuticals, clothing and textiles, footwear, packaging, engineering and furniture.

The participation of local companies is facilitated by the national trade development and promotion agency, ZimTrade, and includes established exporters and small and medium-sized enterprises.

ZimTrade chief executive officer, Allan Majuru, said Zimbabwe’s participation at FACIM is significant, at a time when the country is positioning itself as a central player in regional trade.

“Our participation at FACIM is about creating linkages that place Zimbabwe firmly at the centre of regional trade routes.

“Mozambique has become one of our strongest trade partners and this exhibition provides the visibility and engagement that our companies need to build long-term market share,” he said.

The 2025 exhibition builds on other trade facilitation programmes that ZimTrade has organised in Mozambique this year, such as the Beira Outward Mission, which provided an opportunity for Zimbabwean firms to engage directly with Mozambican distributors and wholesalers.

“We are leveraging the successes recorded during the Beira Outward Seller Mission, where we organised for local exporters to link and connect with businesses in the market.

“Buyers in Maputo, Beira and Tete have continued to express confidence in Zimbabwean products, citing their quality, durability and reliable supply compared to competing imports,” Majuru said.

Mr Majuru added that Zimbabwe is targeting deals worth more than US$20 million at this year’s programme, riding on the success achieved in previous editions, where companies secured firm orders and expanded their presence in the Mozambican market.

“In previous editions of FACIM, Zimbabwean firms have returned with confirmed orders and long-term leads, demonstrating the practical value of participation.

“Firms in construction materials, agricultural inputs and textiles have secured business across provinces, showing that the fair is not only about visibility but also about delivering contracts that contribute directly to the country’s economic growth.”

This year’s FACIM comes at a time when demand is on an upward trajectory, giving local firms a strong foundation on which to secure business deals.

The platform also provides an opportunity for Zimbabwean businesses to benchmark their products against competitors from other countries, learn about market requirements and build the confidence needed to expand further.

For small and medium enterprises in particular, the exposure to international buyers helps in refining their operations, improving branding and aligning products with export standards.

Zimbabwe’s participation at FACIM is part of a wider export growth strategy being championed under the Second Republic.

The Government’s economic diplomacy drive has prioritised neighbouring markets, where Zimbabwean companies enjoy the advantages of proximity and shared infrastructure.

Considering this, Mozambique provides a gateway for Zimbabwean products to reach its population and to transit into wider international trade routes linked through the Beira and Maputo corridors.

The importance of Mozambique as a trade partner for Zimbabwe has grown in recent years.

Official statistics show that Mozambique is now the fourth export market for Zimbabwe, after the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, and China.

Figures from Zimstat show that exports to Mozambique in 2024 amounted to US$486,6 million, up from US$397,7 million the previous year, representing a 22,6 percent growth.

Source: The Herald