The Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC), in collaboration with the Malawi Value Chains (MVC) project funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), held a stakeholder information-sharing session on Macadamia and Mango value chains. The meeting took place at Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre on Monday, 10th March 2025.
In his remarks, MITC Director General Kriger Phiri stated that inadequate information about investment opportunities in the two crops has discouraged many potential investors, including Malawians, from engaging in these industries. He emphasized that these information sessions aim to bridge that knowledge gap. He was particularly encouraged by the growing interest among Malawians in macadamia nut production, despite the seven-year period required before the first harvest. Additionally, he highlighted the need for value addition in the country’s mango production to maximize its economic potential.
Speaking at the event, Malawi Value Chains Project Team Leader William Mwanza shared insights from the project’s research, indicating that macadamia and mango exports have the potential to generate a combined annual revenue of US$80 million. He encouraged farmers to take advantage of the available matching grants, which range from £15,000 (approximately MK33 million) to £100,000 (approximately MK230 million), to support their agricultural ventures.
Presentations were delivered by representatives from MITC, the Malawi Revenue Authority, the Malawi Bureau of Standards, and the Export Development Bank. The session brought together participants from the private sector involved in the macadamia and mango value chains, the insurance industry, and government officials from key ministries, including the Reserve Bank of Malawi, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Ministry of Trade.
A similar information-sharing session was held at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe on Thursday, 13th March 2025.
Source: MITC