Beef and buffalo meat market in Angola

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the market volume for beef and buffalo meat in Angola experienced significant shifts. Starting at 131.2 thousand tonnes in 2018, consumption fell to a low of 107.6 thousand tonnes in 2020, largely attributable to a sharp drop in imports from 28.1 thousand tonnes to under 7 thousand tonnes. Domestic production remained relatively stable throughout this period, fluctuating between 100.5 and 105.9 thousand tonnes.

From 2022 onward, the market began to stabilize and recover, reaching 112.5 thousand tonnes in 2023. This turnaround was supported by a 5.4% increase in domestic beef production during the 2022/23 agricultural year, which expanded local supply. Concurrently, authorities signaled a policy shift toward reducing reliance on imports, exemplified by the identification of key producing provinces and the growing number of poultry SMEs, indicating a focus on strengthening the domestic livestock sector.

In 2024, regulatory measures further shaped the market. The Veterinary Services Institute banned new import licenses for certain animal by-products from March 15, 2024, aiming to curb imports and stimulate local production. Additionally, the VAT rate on fresh and frozen meats was raised to 5% from January 1, 2024, affecting consumer prices. These steps reinforced the trend toward greater self-sufficiency in meat supply.

Production beef and buffalo meat in Angola

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Angola's beef and buffalo meat production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 100.8 thousand tons, marking a 0.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.1%.

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

Exports beef and buffalo meat from Angola

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Angola exported 3 tons of beef and buffalo meat, a sharp drop of 26.4% from the year before. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports plummeted by 52.6%, averaging an annual decrease of 22.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 tons. That same year saw the largest decline of 55.5%, while 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 44.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Angola's beef and buffalo meat exports were Spain, Namibia, and the Bahamas. Spain accounted for 34.9% of exports, Namibia for 22.6%, and the Bahamas for 13.7%. Together, these three countries made up 71.2% of Angola's total export flows during this period.

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, M $ US

Angola's beef and buffalo meat exports have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 0.0 million US dollars, a 20.5% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 69.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.2%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Spain, the Bahamas, and Namibia were the key players in Angola's beef and buffalo meat exports by value. Spain led with 53.1% of exports, followed by the Bahamas at 18.0% and Namibia at 15.5%. Collectively, these three markets represented 86.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports beef and buffalo meat to Angola

Imports in kind, t

Angola's imports of beef and buffalo meat have fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 6 763 tons, a 50.4% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 90%, averaging an annual decline of 53.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil, India, and South Africa were the primary sources for Angola's beef and buffalo meat imports. Brazil supplied 39.3% of imports, India 26.0%, and South Africa 8.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 73.6% of Angola's total import volume.

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, M $ US

Angola's beef and buffalo meat imports have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 29.3 million US dollars, down 50.3% from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 72.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -34.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, India, and Italy were the main markets for Angola's beef and buffalo meat imports by value. Brazil contributed 33.2% of import value, India 21.2%, and Italy 12.1%. Combined, these three countries represented 66.5% of total import flows.

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

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