Key Economic Sectors in Mozambique

The Rovuma LNG project and related infrastructure position Mozambique as a regional gas exporter. Investment requires state contracts, strict environmental licences, and local content in hiring and services.

Renewable energy (solar, hydro) and rural electrification offer smaller-scale projects with CPI support and development finance.

Cashew, cotton, soy, sugar cane, and horticulture support exports and local processing. Opportunities include irrigation, storage, processing, and logistics to Nacala and Beira ports.

The Bazaruto archipelago, Inhambane coast, Maputo, and inland reserves attract lodge, resort, and ecotourism investment. Tourism licensing, environmental impact, and community partnerships are central.

Expanding air and road links improve access, but plan capex and marketing for seasons and target markets (South Africa, Europe, Asia).

Coal in Tete, rubies, graphite, titanium, and gold draw global operators. The sector requires licences from the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, impact studies, royalties, and often state company participation.

Supply chains and rail logistics are critical; assess political risk, commodity prices, and local reinvestment obligations.

APIEX (apiex.gov.mz) registers foreign investment and incentives. AT (at.gov.mz) manages NUIT, VAT, and CIT. Capital repatriation requires banking compliance with the Bank of Mozambique.

This guide is for information only. Sector policy, commodity prices, and environmental law change — always confirm current data and requirements with local professionals and regulators.