MAEVA SOLVEX - SOLVENT EXTRACTION PLANT EXPANSION
Agriculture, Agribusiness & Blue Economy
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Company Description
MAEVA SOLVEX, LDA — Maëva Solvex is one of the industrial processing arm of the Maëva Group, focused on large-scale oilseed processing through solvent extraction. The company will produce soybean meal and vegetable oil to supply the Group’s feed, food and consumer goods operations, strengthening vertical integration in Mozambique.
Countries of Operation
Mozambique
Ownership of Company:
100% Local Company
Number of years since incorporated
16
Project Pitch
Maëva Solvex is developing a large-scale solvent extraction plant that will process oilseeds into high-value products, including soybean meal and vegetable oil. The facility will have a processing capacity of 900 tons per day of sunflower seeds and 500 tons per day of soybeans, positioning it as a key future industrial asset in Mozambique’s agribusiness sector. The plant will be located in Molutane (Matola), on a 10-hectare site, strategically positioned to ensure efficient logistics, proximity to the Port of Maputo, and integration with the Group’s existing and planned operations. Raw materials will be sourced from Maëva Agro and local producers, complemented by third-party supply when required. The business model is based on vertical integration. The plant will supply soybean meal to the Group’s feed mill operations and vegetable oil to its food and consumer goods industries, including edible oil and soap production. Excess production will be commercialized in domestic and regional markets. With an estimated CAPEX of EUR 17 million and annual OPEX of approximately EUR 4 million, the project will contribute to import substitution, industrialization, and value addition, while creating a scalable and competitive agro-industrial platform in Mozambique.
Team
Maëva Solvex is supported by the Maëva Group’s experienced leadership team, with over 35 years of experience in building and scaling industrial and FMCG businesses in Mozambique. Led by CEO Shemir Sokataly, the team brings strong expertise in finance, engineering, and large-scale operations. The project also rely on specialized international technical partners ensuring high operational standards and efficiency. This combination of local market knowledge and international expertise enable the successful implementation and operation of the facility.
Type of Project
Private Company project
Stage
Growth stage
Annual Revenue (in EUR)
100.000 - 250.000 EUR
Number of employees
51-100
Total Project Cost (in EUR)
21,000,000
Financing needs (in EUR)
17,000,000
Type of financing needed
Debt; Equity; Grant
The Company is looking for:
Financing; Joint Venture/Partnership;
Planned allocation of fundraising capital
Expansion (expanding an existing activity)