Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has inaugurated a $30 million sesame hulling and processing plant in Nhamayabuè, Sofala Province, developed by Singapore-based Robust International. The facility, capable of processing 20,000 tonnes annually, will create a stable market for about 35,000 smallholder farmers, strengthening one of the country’s fastest-growing export value chains.
Sofala accounts for roughly 25% of Mozambique’s sesame production, and the new plant supports the government’s drive to expand value-added processing rather than exporting raw commodities.
Mozambique has seen strong growth in sesame exports, with volumes rising from 53,043 tonnes in 2020 to 114,000 tonnes in 2024, while export revenues surged from $69.2 million to $223.2 million.
The investment is expected to deepen local participation in global markets, enhance farmer incomes, and reinforce Mozambique’s position as one of Africa’s top sesame exporters.
