Developments and competitiveness of Mozambican chicken meat industry

• de Oliveira, Carlos Alberto ^[4] ; Pivoto, Dieisson ^[2] ; Spanhol, Caroline Pauletto ^[1] ; Dalla Corte, Vitor Francisco ^[3]
  1. [1] Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul

     Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul

     Brasil

     
  2. [2] Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

     Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

     Brasil

     
  3. [3] Professor, Business Graduate Program, Faculdade Meridional - IMED
  4. [4] Researcher, Agricultural and Livestock Research Foundation, Fepagro

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• Localización: Revista de Administração IMED, ISSN-e 2237-7956, Vol. 5, Nº. 2, 2015 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Maio-Agosto), págs. 205-216
• Idioma: portugués
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  • Mozambican poultry industry might be an option to facilitate people's access to animal protein, as well as to reduce the dependence on imports of the product, bringing jobs and income forth. This study aimed to characterize and to analyze the competitiveness of poultry industry in Mozambique. Porter’s Five Forces Model, which focuses on the five strengths that shape business competition, was applied. The results show a low level of competition within the industry, a limited supply of raw material and the fact that national products are commodities and competes with strong foreign participants. Domestic demand for chicken meat is increasing, but buyers base their decision mainly on price. Challenges include establishment of governance structure and policies for poultry sector and consumer welfare. Another alternative to improve the poultry industry in Mozambique is to promote technical cooperation with other countries, such as Brazil, in order to acquire specific structures for chicken production, genetic material and adequate nutrition.