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Getting Your First Export Shipment Ready: A Step-by-Step Guide

From farm-gate grading to phytosanitary certificates, here is exactly what you need to prepare before your first consignment crosses the border.

1 August 2024·8 min read

FeaturedCorridor Trade

Understanding the Maputo Corridor: Why N4 Is the Agricultural Gateway

The N4 highway connecting Maputo Port to Gauteng is the backbone of Mozambique–South Africa trade. Here is what every producer needs to know about the route.

18 July 2024·6 min read

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Corridor Trade

Aggregating Smallholder Volumes for Export: How the Model Works

Individual smallholder farms rarely produce the minimum volumes that export buyers require. Aggregation solves this — here is how Shuri Agro combines multiple producers into a single export-ready load.

10 May 20245 min read

Crop Management

Tomato Production Calendar: Aligning Your Harvest With Export Windows

Timing your tomato harvest to peak demand windows at MIF can increase farm-gate returns by 20–35%. Here is the seasonal calendar Mozambican producers should be planning around.

5 July 20247 min read

Customs & Compliance

Mozambique Is Outside SACU: What That Means for Your Export Costs

Unlike Eswatini or Zimbabwe, Mozambique requires full customs procedures on every cross-border shipment. Understanding the cost and time implications helps you plan better.

20 June 20249 min read

Customs & Compliance

Phytosanitary Certificates: A Grower's Practical Guide for Mozambique–SA Exports

Phytosanitary certificates are required for every fresh produce shipment from Mozambique to South Africa. Here is what they cover, who issues them, and how to avoid the most common delays.

28 April 20247 min read

Export Logistics

Cold Chain Basics: How to Protect Your Produce Quality Over 150 km

Temperature breaks between farm and market are where most export margins disappear. These are the critical control points every Mozambican producer should understand.

8 June 20246 min read

Farming Guides

Exporting Mangoes From Mozambique: Variety Selection, Grading, and Timing

Mozambique's mango production window aligns well with South African off-season demand. This guide covers which varieties travel best, how to grade for MIF, and the logistics to plan for.

22 May 20248 min read

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