Análise da competitividade da indústria de produção e processamento da castanha de cajú de Moçambique no mercado internacional (2005-2021)

Abstract

This research analyzes the competitiveness of the nut production and processing industry cashew from Mozambique on the international market from 2005 to 2021. In Mozambique the levels of production and export of cashew nuts, however, their level of competitiveness in the international market is still low, which results in competitiveness low compared to its competitors. In general, the research analyzed the competitiveness of Mozambican cashew nut production and processing industry on the market international (2005-2021). Specifically, the research characterized the cashew subsector, he explained the competitiveness factors and constraints and listed the SWOT analysis of the production and processing of cashew nuts from Mozambique on the international market. In methodological terms proceeded with the literature review, interview administration, questionnaire, observation and econometric model based on supply theory. The results of Research indicates that cashew nut production is carried out almost entirely by the sector family, the costs of building a cashew nut processing factory in Mozambique compared to Asian processors are high, the price increase paid to the producer constitutes an opportunity and the country is increasing production and exports of cashew nuts, but it does not reach the pace of its main competitors, so its level of international competitiveness is still low and, they indicate that around 73.87% of variations that occur in cashew nut exports are explained by variations in the average price of cashew nuts received by the exporter in Mozambique and production, and the remaining 26.13% are due to other unobservable factors that also affect cashew nut exports(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)