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ELIDZ Agri Industries: turning harvests into high-value growth

The Eastern Cape’s fertile landscapes hold vast potential and at the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ), that potential is being transformed into sustainable, export-ready opportunities.

The ELIDZ Agri Industries focus area connects agriculture, technology, and innovation to unlock value across the entire agri-processing chain from field to factory to fork. We are cultivating a future where local produce drives industrialisation, job creation, and regional competitiveness.

Driving sustainable growth through agri-innovation and industrial value creation.

Why invest in ELIDZ Agri Industries?

  • Integrated agro-processing hub: Strategically located, export-oriented, and sustainably managed SEZ environment — ideal for food and beverage manufacturing, packaging, and cold-chain logistics.
  • High-potential sub-sectors: Opportunities across medical cannabis and hemp, red meat and poultry processing, fibre and textiles, and indigenous phytomedicinal products.
  • Innovation and R&D access: Partnerships with universities and research institutions enable product testing, certification, and technology adoption in agritech and bio-based industries.
  • Aquaculture and linked agribusinesses: Supporting inclusive value chains that connect aquaculture production to feed manufacturing, processing, and export logistics.
  • Sustainability and incentives: SEZ tax incentives and dedicated infrastructure supporting green production and energy-efficient operations. 

The ELIDZ advantage

With a proven track record in industrial investment attraction and export facilitation, the ELIDZ offers investors an enabling environment for scale, innovation, and market access — bridging Africa’s natural abundance with global demand.

Connect with us

Interested in exploring agri-business opportunities within the ELIDZ?

Contact our Agro-Industry Sector Manager: Ntobeko Bacela — ntobeko@elidz.co.za

Let’s turn harvests into high-value growth — together.

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