AFRICA'S NEXT FOOD BASKET

    Agriculture Investment in the DRC

    80 million hectares of arable land — only 10% cultivated — abundant rainfall, year-round growing seasons and proximity to 110M+ domestic consumers and pan-African export markets.

    80M ha
    Arable land
    10%
    Currently cultivated
    9
    Bordering markets
    14–22%
    Typical IRR range

    Market Overview

    DRC agriculture is one of the world's largest underdeveloped agricultural opportunities. With FAO ranking the country among the top-3 globally for unrealised agricultural potential, structured investment in cocoa, coffee, palm, cassava, maize and rice can deliver 14–22% IRRs with high social impact.

    Why the DRC matters

    • 80M hectares arable land, 4M hectares of irrigation potential.
    • Twelve agro-ecological zones supporting nearly every tropical crop on earth.
    • Strategic location bordering 9 countries — natural pan-African export hub.
    • Government-backed Special Economic Zones and 0% import duty on agro-equipment.
    • Growing 110M+ domestic consumer market and rising African middle class.

    Investment Opportunities

    Curated structures for institutional investors, family offices and HNW capital.

    Cocoa & coffee plantations

    Export-grade arabica and fine-flavour cocoa plantations with direct-to-roaster offtake.

    Palm oil & oilseeds

    Sustainable palm, soya and sunflower with RSPO-aligned ESG.

    Cassava & staple crops

    Industrial cassava starch, maize and rice supplying domestic millers and brewers.

    Agro-processing

    Cocoa butter, coffee roasting, cassava ethanol and edible-oil refining capacity.

    Cold chain & logistics

    Cold storage, refrigerated transport and packhouses near production zones.

    AgriFinance & inputs

    Fertiliser distribution, mechanisation finance and outgrower financing platforms.

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