In its quest to consolidate its position on the international market, the province of Manica intends to export more than 6,000 tons of lychee over the next few years. The governor of Manica, Francisca Tomás, announced on Tuesday, November 21, that the province aims to compete on the international stage. This challenge involves paying special attention to the quality of the product.
Francisca Tomás highlighted the province’s high potential for lychee production and called on all participants in the production and marketing chain, both public and private, to become proactive and involved in the search for solutions. The aim is to raise quality standards, meeting the demands of the international market.
“Investing seriously in the rehabilitation, modernization and expansion of production infrastructures, the introduction of new varieties, disease and pest control, as well as the technical training of producers in the family sector is crucial. Only in this way will we be laying the foundations for the province’s lychee to reach internationally recommended standards, ensuring an increase in the volume of exports and an improvement in the trade balance,” she emphasized.
According to Francisca Tomás, lychee production in the last harvest experienced a remarkable growth of 56.7%, reaching 25,651 tons compared to 16,367 tons in the previous year. However, only 490 tons were exported this year, an increase of 22.5% on the 400 tons of the previous period. The majority of production is consumed domestically, and the governor stressed the need to raise quality standards in order to boost exports.
The governor challenged producers to look for mechanisms to improve the quality of lychee in order to meet international standards and significantly increase export levels. The strategy involves not only production, but also the modernization of infrastructure and technical training, essential components for success on the international market. The significant growth in production offers a unique opportunity for Manica to consolidate its presence as an important exporter of lychee, contributing to the sustainable economic development of the region.
