Alliaceous vegetables market in Angola

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for fresh alliaceous vegetables in Angola experienced steady growth, with volume expanding from 621 thousand tons to 631 thousand tons. This increase was underpinned by a consistent rise in domestic production, which reached 617 thousand tons by 2020.

A significant downturn occurred in 2021, as the market volume contracted by 12% to 556 thousand tons and production fell by 11%. The market began a recovery in the following years, with volume climbing to 597 thousand tons by 2023. This rebound aligned with regulatory reforms, notably the SIMPLIFICA 2.0 project which streamlined business licensing, and the mandatory implementation of HACCP food safety standards in food service establishments, enhancing product quality and consumer confidence.

In 2024, further supportive measures were introduced, including a government policy that reduced VAT to 5% on staple foods and an reported 8.5% increase in overall agricultural production. New regulations also formalized street vending and market stall operations, affecting the distribution channels for fresh produce.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Angola

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Angola's production of alliaceous vegetables has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 617.1 thousand tonnes, marking a 2.6% rise from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Angola in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Angola

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Import levels fluctuated widely, with a 16-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2020. In 2020, Angola exported 616 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, a substantial increase of 356.7% compared to the year before. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 39 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 56.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the primary and nearly exclusive market for Angola's alliaceous vegetable exports in kind, accounting for 93.9% of the total trade flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. There was a 22-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2018. In 2020, Angola's alliaceous vegetable exports totaled 318 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp decline of 73.6% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 54 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 1 201 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 83.1%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 2,139.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017–2020, the geographical distribution of exports in value terms was dominated by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which held an 88.5% share of total flows. Other partners accounted for relatively minor portions.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Angola in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Angola

Imports in kind, t

Angola's imports of alliaceous vegetables have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported a total of value_last_year tonnes, showing a sudden drop of 40.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 56.5%, with an average annual decline rate of 24.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa, Namibia, and China were the main sources for Angola's alliaceous vegetable imports in kind. South Africa accounted for 58.2% of imports, Namibia for 18.4%, and China for 16.5%, together making up 93.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Angola's imports of alliaceous vegetables in value terms have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 5 713 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp drop of 33.9% from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 64.1%, with an average annual decline rate of 28.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017–2020, South Africa, China, and Namibia were the leading markets for Angola's alliaceous vegetable imports in value terms. South Africa held a 59.2% share, China 17.0%, and Namibia 15.2%, collectively accounting for 91.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Angola in value, 2017-2020