Mayotte

Farming and production regions

Banana and cassava are central to many mixed farming systems, alongside taro, fruit trees, coconut and vegetables. Poultry and eggs contribute to local supply. Plot diversity can spread risk, but steep terrain, water access and fragile infrastructure influence output. Recovery after cyclones requires healthy planting material, soil protection and workable access to markets.

Processing and added value

Local value addition includes fruit and tuber preparation, poultry production, small food businesses and cold storage. Vanilla and ylang-ylang are part of the island's agricultural heritage, but should not be marketed as large current export volumes without evidence. Processing equipment must match actual regular supply and account for energy, water and maintenance constraints.

Forests and ecotourism

Mont Combani, the Bénara area and southern forests protect watersheds and native habitats. Mangroves and the lagoon add a coastal dimension. Forest restoration and farm rehabilitation should reinforce one another, with production concentrated on appropriate agricultural land. Nature visits need current local access information: the attractiveness of a landscape does not mean paths or facilities are open after storm damage.

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Cities, ports and markets

Mamoudzou is the main commercial centre; Dzaoudzi and Pamandzi serve Petite-Terre. Koungou, Dembéni, Sada and Tsingoni connect other population and production areas. The port at Longoni and island transport links are central to food distribution. Delivery planning should consider congestion, handling, storage and the last leg to farms or shops.

Products and trade opportunities

Relevant opportunities include seedlings, protected cultivation, irrigation, poultry inputs, cold storage and equipment for safe local food preparation. Import supply and agricultural recovery are complementary needs, not interchangeable statistics. Any offer should specify product origin, shipment timing, storage requirements and the checks required by the local importer; emergency arrangements must not be assumed to remain in force.

Risks and development priorities

The succession of Chido and Dikeledi severely disrupted farming. Damaged trees, irrigation and roads can delay recovery beyond a single crop cycle. A useful plan separates replacement of productive assets from short-term food purchasing. Food-supply projections should use restored capacity, not simply extrapolate pre-cyclone production.

Recent figures and comparability

The table follows the official erratum to the 2026 DAAF publication, including the corrected banana figures. It distinguishes tubers, eggs and poultry; poultry uses tonnes of carcass-weight equivalent. Banana production fell from 27,500 to 11,000 tonnes between 2024 and 2025, a calculated decline of 60%. Earlier uncorrected banana figures are deliberately excluded.

Production, exports, area and growth rates are different indicators and must not be added together. Scroll the table horizontally on small screens.