This document discusses the integration of food markets in Mozambique and the opportunities and challenges presented. It defines market integration as producers being connected to consumers through price arbitrage. Integrating local markets into the wider economy is important for Mozambique's food security and ability to feed other parts of Southeast Africa using its agricultural potential in the north and center. The key factor in market integration is reducing transaction costs. The document discusses several econometric models that can be used to measure market integration based on price data and estimates of transaction costs. It also presents results of applying these models to maize price data from several Mozambican markets. Finally, it outlines some policy options that could increase market integration such as improving transport infrastructure, information systems