Mozambique’s trade with Africa reaches 7.1 billion dollars - AIM
Mozambique approves investment projects worth over US$4.2 billion in H1 2025
1:10 CAT | 28 Aug 2025
Director-General of Mozambique's Agency for Investment and Export Promotion (APIEX) Gil Biles. [Photo: AIM]
Mozambique in the first half of 2025 approved projects budgeted at over US$4.2 billion, particularly in the industrial, agro-industrial, and tourism sectors.
This information was provided by Gil Biles, Director-General of the Agency for Investment and Export Promotion (APIEX), in an exclusive interview with AIM, on the sidelines of the South Africa-Mozambique Business Forum, held yesterday at the International Business Fair (FACIM-2025).
According to Biles, the performance confirms the trend of economic recovery and the growing interest of the private sector.
“We are receiving an increasing number of investment proposals, some structural projects with a significant impact on the national economy. The signs are clear: with this economic recovery, investment flows tend to increase,” he highlighted.
Among the projects approved in the first quarter, the Dondo Industrial Park stands out, considered one of the largest and most impactful initiatives, alongside significant investments in tourism and agro-industry.
The APIEX director-general highlighted the strategic role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), particularly Nacala, which is classified as “a benchmark industrial hub in the country”.
“It was the first special economic zone and continues to be a very important development hub. We have more than 100 active companies with projects in different sectors, from industry to agro-industry and services,” Bires emphasized, stressing the importance of these areas in economic diversification.
The Business Forum is held within the framework of a strategic partnership with South Africa, Mozambique’s largest trading partner.
“South Africa is among the largest investors in Mozambique and is a long-standing partner. That’s why it was considered a country of honour in this [FACIM] edition,” explained Bires, adding that the event served to promote business interaction, networking and new B2B partnerships.
According to official data, trade transactions between Mozambique and South Africa exceed US$2 billion annually, driven by geographic proximity, historical ties, and mutual economic interests, solidifying a dynamic and strategic partnership.
The composition of trade flows between the two countries reveals the importance of key products. Mozambican exports to South Africa include aluminium from Mozal, which represents 40% of total exports, electricity from Cahora Bassa, as well as agricultural products (cotton, sugar, and tobacco), and minerals such as titanium and gemstones.
With growing industrial parks, strategic logistics corridors, and abundant agricultural resources, Mozambique is proving itself a prime destination for regional and international investors.
“I invite everyone to visit our special economic zones, learn about ongoing projects, and interact with local entrepreneurs. Only then will it be possible to realize our country’s true potential,” challenged the APIEX director-general.
Source: AIM Moçambique
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