Africa Expansion Intelligence

Regional corridors, cross-border value chains, and strategic expansion opportunities across SADC and broader African markets

Active Countries
12
SADC + EAC markets operational
Regional Production
16,200
Tonnes/year across Africa
Processing Facilities
47
Regional decortication hubs
Trade Corridors
8
Cross-border value chains

SADC Market Readiness Assessment

South Africa

Operational
89
Readiness Score
Active Permits
847
Production Capacity
12,400 t/yr
Processing Sites
34

Lesotho

Emerging
67
Readiness Score
Active Permits
34
Production Capacity
1,200 t/yr
Processing Sites
3

Zimbabwe

Pilot
54
Readiness Score
Active Permits
18
Production Capacity
450 t/yr
Processing Sites
2

Malawi

Emerging
61
Readiness Score
Active Permits
27
Production Capacity
980 t/yr
Processing Sites
4

Tanzania

Development
48
Readiness Score
Active Permits
12
Production Capacity
280 t/yr
Processing Sites
1

Uganda

Pilot
42
Readiness Score
Active Permits
8
Production Capacity
120 t/yr
Processing Sites
1

Cross-Border Value Chain Corridors

Southern Corridor

Participating Countries
South AfricaLesothoEswatini
Strategic Focus
Cultivation + Processing
Annual Volume
13,800 t/yr
Investment
R2.4B

Eastern Corridor

Participating Countries
TanzaniaMalawiMozambique
Strategic Focus
Cultivation + Export
Annual Volume
1,400 t/yr
Investment
R680M

Central Corridor

Participating Countries
ZimbabweZambiaBotswana
Strategic Focus
Regional Processing Hubs
Annual Volume
720 t/yr
Investment
R420M