The Mozambique Chamber of Commerce (CCM) has announced the resumption of cattle exports to international markets, bringing to an end a hiatus of around 15 years during which no such export operations had been recorded in the country.
The restart was marked by the inaugural export of 550 head of cattle to overseas markets. The shipment was carried out using a specialized vessel designed for the transport and preservation of live animals.
According to the CCM, the vessel is part of a select fleet of only 110 ships worldwide equipped with this technology, underscoring the scale and significance of the initiative.
The business association stressed that this milestone goes beyond a simple commercial transaction, representing the beginning of a new phase in revitalizing the national economy through the resumption of cattle exports.
According to the newspaper Evidências, the return to international markets is expected to boost Mozambique’s entire livestock value chain, directly benefiting rural producers and the animal feed industry.
In addition, the resumption of exports is expected to support suppliers of veterinary medicines, as well as transport companies, slaughterhouses and logistics operators involved in the agricultural sector.
In its statement of congratulations and recognition, the CCM highlighted the role of businessman Mohamed Salim, of the AFRIN Group, a Mozambican conglomerate with investments in sectors including agribusiness, trade and industry. According to the association, his contribution on several fronts was instrumental in making the operation possible and in overcoming short-term business interests.
Source: Diário Económico
