The prolonged closure of the Maragra sugar mill in Mozambique's Maputo province is expected to reduce the amount of sugar available on the national market for the current agricultural season. According to the Mozambican Sugar Producers Association, the mill has been non-operational for over two years due to flood damage, resulting in a zero production forecast for the facility. The association's executive director, Orlando da Conceição, stated that this would not cause supply disruptions or affect consumer prices.
He indicated that the national sugar industry would still satisfy domestic demand despite the shortfall from Maragra. The industry anticipates producing over 245,000 tonnes of sugar this season, an increase from the previous season's output. More than half of this production is destined for the national market, with the remainder being exported.
He indicated that the national sugar industry would still satisfy domestic demand despite the shortfall from Maragra. The industry anticipates producing over 245,000 tonnes of sugar this season, an increase from the previous season's output. More than half of this production is destined for the national market, with the remainder being exported.
