FACIM 2026 Mozambique: Complete Guide to the Maputo International Fair

The Feira Internacional de Maputo (FACIM) 2026 is Mozambique's largest international trade fair, running from August 31 to September 6, 2026, at the Ricardo Sambora Exhibition Center in Maputo. With over 3,000 exhibitors from 40+ countries, FACIM is the single most important commercial event in Mozambique's calendar — and a gateway to $5.88 billion in foreign direct investment.

This is the definitive guide to FACIM 2026: dates, venue, exhibitor categories, investment opportunities, and how Maputo Bridge Capital connects investors to Mozambican agriculture through this platform.

FACIM 2026 Dates and Venue

• Dates: August 31 - September 6, 2026
• Venue: Ricardo Sambora Exhibition Center (Expo Maputo), Maputo
• Expected exhibitors: 3,000+
• Expected visitors: 50,000+
• Countries represented: 40+

FACIM has been held annually since 1984 and is organized by the Agency for Investment and Export Promotion (APIEX) under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The 2026 edition marks the 58th iteration of Mozambique's premier trade event.

Why FACIM Matters for Investors

Mozambique has 36 million hectares of arable land (only 15% cultivated), 81% of the population in agriculture, and a 95% informal economy. FACIM is where this informal economy meets international capital. If you want to understand why Mozambique agriculture is the biggest untapped opportunity in Africa, FACIM is where you see it in action.

Key investment sectors represented at FACIM 2026:

1. Agriculture and Agro-processing — cashew, sesame, cassava, rice, tobacco
2. Minerals and Mining — graphite, ruby, coal, heavy mineral sands
3. Energy — LNG, solar, hydroelectric
4. Infrastructure — ports, railways, logistics corridors
5. Tourism — Bazaruto, Gorongosa, coastline
6. Fintech — M-Pesa, e-Mola, mobile money

FACIM 2026 Exhibitor Categories

The exhibition is organized into pavilions by sector and country:

Agriculture Pavilion

Features cooperatives, agribusinesses, and smallholder farmer organizations from all 10 provinces. This is where you find cashew processors from Nampula, sesame exporters from Zambezia, and cassava cooperatives from Cabo Delgado. Each Mozambican province has unique agricultural strengths.

Technology and Innovation Pavilion

Showcases agritech startups, fintech platforms, and digital infrastructure. Maputo Bridge Capital presents its satellite credit scoring technology and M-Pesa integration platform at this pavilion.

International Pavilion

Country pavilions from China, India, South Africa, Portugal, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, and others. This is where Asian buyers connect with Mozambican agricultural producers — a key part of MBC's Asia Bridge strategy.

Mining and Energy Pavilion

Features companies operating in Mozambique's extractive sector, including graphite mining (Balama), ruby mining (Montepuez), and LNG projects (Cabo Delgado). Explore Mozambique's mineral marketplace for verified mining license holders.

How to Participate in FACIM 2026

For Investors

1. Register as a visitor at the FACIM official portal
2. Contact Maputo Bridge Capital for curated investment meetings
3. Schedule province visits (Zambezia, Nampula, Manica are top agricultural investment destinations)
4. Review verified farmer investment opportunities before attending
5. Understand Mozambique's investment compliance and BIT protection

For Exhibitors

1. Apply through APIEX (Agency for Investment and Export Promotion)
2. Booth costs range from $500 (small cooperative) to $5,000 (international pavilion)
3. M-Pesa and bank transfer accepted for registration fees

For Farmers and Cooperatives

1. Contact your provincial agricultural office
2. MBC provides free onboarding for farmers wanting to exhibit — learn about farmer business models
3. Bring product samples, certifications, and cooperative registration documents

Investment Opportunities at FACIM 2026

Agri-Processing Equity ($250K - $2M, 15-25% IRR)

Cashew processing plants in Nampula, sesame oil extraction in Zambezia, and cassava flour production in Cabo Delgado. These projects have verified land, cooperative agreements, and export-ready product lines.

Working Capital Loans ($100K - $500K, 12-18% IRR)

Harvest-aligned micro-loans for smallholder farmer cooperatives. Capital disbursed via M-Pesa mobile money, repaid after harvest. Satellite NDVI monitoring verifies crop health.

Agri-Fintech Platforms ($50K - $250K, 25%+ IRR)

Digital lending infrastructure including satellite credit scoring, mobile money integration, and commodity exchange platforms.

Cold Chain and Logistics ($50K - $500K, 15-25% IRR)

Solar-powered cold storage at collection hubs, reducing post-harvest loss from 30-40% to under 8%. Learn about MBC's hub-and-spoke distribution model.

FACIM 2026 and MBC: What We Offer

Maputo Bridge Capital attends FACIM every year to connect US investors with Mozambican agricultural projects. Our transparent fee structure ensures 70% of capital reaches farmers, with only 9% MBC margin.

Our Full Risk Disclosure

We disclose every risk — currency, default, weather, political, operational — with mitigation strategies. No other African agri-fintech publishes this level of transparency. Read our complete risk disclosure.

Schedule a Meeting at FACIM

Contact us before August 31 to arrange:

• Curated farm visits in Zambezia and Manica provinces
• Cooperative meetings with verified farmer groups
• Investment structuring consultations
• M-Pesa payment infrastructure demonstrations

Email: anselmo.boaventura@maputobridgecapital.com | Phone: (516) 360-8323

FACIM 2026 Key Facts at a Glance

| Detail | Information | |--------|------------| | Dates | August 31 - September 6, 2026 | | Venue | Ricardo Sambora Exhibition Center, Maputo | | Exhibitors | 3,000+ | | Countries | 40+ | | Visitors | 50,000+ expected | | Organizer | APIEX (Ministry of Industry and Commerce) | | Entry fee | ~100 MZN ($1.50) per day |

Getting to FACIM

• Maputo International Airport (MPM): 5 km from exhibition center
• Visa: Available on arrival for most nationalities ($50)
• Currency: Mozambican Metical (MZN), 63.5 MZN/USD
• Mobile money: M-Pesa, e-Mola, mKesh widely accepted
• Hotels: $80-200/night in Maputo during FACIM week

Why FACIM Matters for Mozambique's Economy

FACIM generates an estimated $500 million in business deals annually. For a country with a $17 billion GDP, this represents 3% of annual economic output concentrated in one week. It is where:

• Mozambican farmers meet Asian buyers
• Cooperatives find international investors
• Government announces new agricultural programs
• Fintech companies demonstrate new payment solutions
• Mining license holders connect with capital

Conclusion

FACIM 2026 is not just a trade fair — it is Mozambique's economic engine in action. For investors seeking exposure to African agriculture, it is the single best opportunity to see the market, meet the players, and structure deals. Maputo Bridge Capital provides the infrastructure — satellite credit scoring, M-Pesa integration, compliance frameworks — to make those deals real.

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