MOZAMBIQUE COLD CHAIN MARKET

Mozambique Cold Chain Market is forecast to grow at a robust market growth rate in the years ahead owing to the government initiatives and the rising need for cold storage infrastructure in the country.

Major Mozambique Cold Chain Market Drivers and Emerging Trends

The considerable distance separating farmers and retailers along with high temperatures and inadequate road infrastructure contributes to extended transit durations and diminished product shelf life, highlighting the crucial requirement for refrigerated transportation that remains inaccessible to many. Besides agriculture, a robust cold chain is crucial for transporting and storing pharmaceuticals due to similar challenges. In Sub-Saharan Africa, boosting food availability is closely tied to efforts to reduce losses and improve supply chain efficiency. Post-harvest losses, which are the highest globally in SSA, are exacerbated by the region’s unreliable cold chain infrastructure. Mozambican produce has potential in both domestic and international markets as food imports grew steadily, with research suggests that local producers could meet this demand with proper logistical support.

The agriculture industry is a priority for Mozambique as it sustains the livelihoods of over seventy percent of its population. The agriculture holds potential with 36 million hectares of untapped arable land and favorable agroecological conditions even though it continues to import more food than it exports. The World Bank reported that the agriculture and forestry sectors contribute to 26% of the GDP. Production in the sector saw a three percent growth driven by favorable weather patterns, restricted access to foreign foods during lockdowns, and increased government assistance.

 The other factor supporting the growth of Mozambique cold chain market is the government initiatives in the country’s agriculture sector and logistic solutions. The government allocates 10 percent of their budget to empower smallholder farmers through logistic solutions which aim to foster sustainable entrepreneurship. The President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi unveiled the SUSTENTA Initiative in 2020, a program backed by the World Bank with the objective of ensuring rural households are part of sustainable agriculture and forest-related value chains. The overall funding amount of USD 500 million will be used to facilitate farmers with training and improvements in supporting services.

Despite this, sectoral growth is hindered by the scarcity of established commercial enterprises while the majority of smallholder farmers continue to employ conventional methods and depend on international donor aid and government funding for financial support. Furthermore, poor infrastructure and limited access to critical technologies such as cold chain facilities and reliable water supply also hamper growth.

Global companies can explore opportunities in Mozambique including cold storage infrastructure, solar-powered refrigerators, transportation logistics, temperature controlling equipment, among others.

Based on types, the market can be segmented into refrigerated storage and cold chain logistics which are crucial to ensure the seamless movement of products from their origin to their destination.

Based on applications, the market segmentation includes food and beverages, healthcare, and others, with food and beverages is expected to lead the market as the agricultural and food industry in the country is observing rapid growth.

Top Market Players

Various notable players operating in the market include Vestfrost Solutions, Afrigotel, The Logistics Group, among others.

Segments covered in the Report:

The Mozambique Cold Chain Market has been segmented on the basis of type, temperature type and application. Based on the type, the market is segmented into refrigerated storage, refrigerated transport. Based on the temperature type the market is segmented into chilled, frozen. Based on the application the market is segmented into dairy & frozen desserts, fish meat and seafood products, fruits & vegetables, bakery & confectionery products and others.

Market Segmentation

Mozambique Cold Chain Market by Type

• • Refrigerated Storage
  • Refrigerated Transport

Mozambique Cold Chain Market by Temperature Type

• • Chilled
  • Frozen

Mozambique Cold Chain Market by Application

• • Dairy & Frozen Desserts
  • Fish, Meat and Seafood Products
  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Bakery & Confectionery Products
  • Others

Mozambique Cold Chain Market Leading players (Option 1: Free 25% Customization – Profiles of 5 Additional Companies of your Choice)

• • Vestfrost Solutions
  • Afrigotel
  • The Logistics Group