Mozambique’s Raw Material Control Push | Mozambique News

Mozambique News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 17, 2026 · 1m

Mozambique’s government is cracking down on raw material exports—cashews and soya beans—to prioritize local industries, aiming to boost domestic processing and cut imports. This bold move seeks to capture more economic value at home by strengthening local manufacturing. Trade Secretary António Grispos stressed aligning trade policy with industrial goals, while business leaders like Álvaro Massingue push for cost-cutting in energy, transport, and finance. The private sector also calls for a National Industrialization Council to coordinate efforts and implement temporary protections to help…