FACIM 2026 Maputo: Complete Guide to Mozambique's International Trade Fair
September 2026
What Is FACIM?
FACIM (Feira Internacional de Comércio de Moçambique) is Mozambique's largest international trade fair. Held annually at the FACIM Exhibition Centre in Maputo, it brings together thousands of exhibitors and visitors from across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
FACIM 2026 Dates
FACIM 2026 is scheduled for late August to early September 2026 in Maputo, Mozambique. The fair typically runs for 8-10 days.
Location
FACIM Exhibition Centre (Centro de Exposições FACIM)
- Address: Marginal de Maputo, Maputo, Mozambique
- The venue is located along the Maputo waterfront
What to Expect at FACIM 2026
Exhibitors
FACIM typically features:
- 1,500+ exhibitors from 30+ countries
- Agriculture pavilion — Mozambican farmers, cooperatives, agribusinesses
- Technology pavilion — fintech, agritech, mobile money providers
- International pavilions — China, India, South Africa, Portugal, Brazil
- Food and beverage — cashew processors, beer, agricultural products
- Mining and energy — coal, gas, renewable energy
- Manufacturing — textiles, construction materials
Visitors
- 50,000+ visitors over the course of the fair
- Government officials and ministry representatives
- International buyers and traders
- Investors looking for Mozambican opportunities
- Mozambican SMEs and cooperatives
- Diplomatic missions and trade attaches
Why FACIM Matters for Agriculture
FACIM is where Mozambican agriculture meets the world. Key opportunities:
- Buyer-seller matching — international buyers source Mozambican cashew, sesame, cotton, and other commodities
- Investment opportunities — agribusiness projects seeking capital
- Technology transfer — agritech companies showcasing solutions for smallholder farmers
- Cooperative networking — farmer cooperatives like COJAZ can connect with buyers and investors
- Government engagement — Ministry of Agriculture officials are present
Maputo Bridge Capital at FACIM
MBC's platform is designed for the exact audience FACIM attracts:
- International buyers looking for verified Mozambican grain
- Investors seeking satellite-verified agricultural projects
- Cooperatives wanting to onboard farmers
- Mobile money providers showcasing M-Pesa, e-Mola, mKesh integration
- Carbon credit buyers looking for agroforestry projects
How to Attend FACIM 2026
- Registration: Visit the FACIM official website or contact the Mozambican Embassy in your country
- Visa: Most visitors need a Mozambican visa — apply at least 2 weeks in advance
- Travel: Maputo International Airport (MPM) is 5km from the city center
- Accommodation: Hotels in Maputo fill up during FACIM — book early
- Language: Portuguese is the official language; English is widely spoken at international pavilions
What to Bring
- Business cards (plenty)
- Portuguese-English translation app
- Power adapter (Type C, F, M plugs in Mozambique)
- M-Pesa account (register with Vodacom before arrival)
- Comfortable walking shoes
Mozambican Products to Discover
- Cashew nuts — Mozambique's flagship export
- Sesame — growing demand from Asian markets
- Cotton — textile industry raw material
- Coconut products — oil, milk, fiber
- Cassava — food security crop
- Charcoal — sustainable charcoal initiatives
- Handicrafts — wood carvings, textiles, basketry
After FACIM: Exploring Agricultural Opportunities
If you're visiting FACIM to explore agricultural investment in Mozambique, consider:
- Visit Zambézia province — the country's most fertile region, home to COJAZ cooperative (44 farmers, 500 hectares)
- Explore the Maputo Corridor — logistics infrastructure connecting Maputo to South Africa
- Meet with FINOVA — the €45.5M credit line facility for agricultural development
- Contact Banco de Moçambique — regulatory framework for agricultural lending
- Visit MBC's platform — maputobridgecapital.com for satellite-verified farmer projects
Conclusion
FACIM 2026 is Mozambique's premier trade event and the gateway to one of Africa's largest untapped agricultural markets. With 36 million hectares of arable land, 25 million mobile money accounts, and a 95% informal economy, Mozambique offers unique opportunities for investors, buyers, and technology providers.
Maputo Bridge Capital connects US investors to Mozambican farmers via satellite credit scoring, M-Pesa mobile money, and blockchain verification. Founded by Anselmo Boaventura, Mozambican lawyer based in Fort Worth, Texas.
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