Carrots and turnips market in Angola

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh carrots and turnips in Angola showed overall growth from 145.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 159.7 thousand tons in 2023. Domestic production rose consistently from 137.1 thousand tons to 159.2 thousand tons, while imports fell sharply after 2018.

This production increase was primarily driven by government policies to strengthen agriculture. The Medium-Term Agricultural Sector Development Plan (PDMPSA), emphasized in 2018, encouraged private sector investment. Later, the 2022 launch of the National Grain Production Promotion Plan (PLANAGRÃO) further boosted national output by expanding cultivated area and supporting farmers.

Specific annual conditions also contributed. In 2020, the adoption of agricultural techniques adapted to local drought conditions improved crop resilience. The following year, favorable climate with ideal temperatures for carrot growth led to a significant harvest increase. These factors, alongside ongoing policy focus, supported sustained market expansion.

Production carrots and turnips in Angola

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Angola's production of carrots and turnips has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 144.2 thousand tons, marking a 4.1% year-over-year increase. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 9.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.0%.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from Angola

Exports in kind, t

The export data shows significant volatility, reflecting an unstable market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.3 tons, after peaking in 2017, with an 8.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Angola's carrot and turnip exports surged to 1 ton, representing a dramatic 465.7% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 84.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, the Bahamas, and Norway were the key markets for Angola's carrot and turnip exports in volume terms. Spain accounted for 48.1% of exports, the Bahamas for 22.1%, and Norway for 10.0%. Together, these three countries made up 80.2% of total export 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

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. Exports in value terms hit a low in 2019 at 0.3 thousand US dollars, after reaching a high in 2017, with a 21-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Angola's carrot and turnip exports totaled 4 thousand US dollars, a sharp increase of 1,021.3% from the year before. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 87.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain, the Bahamas, and Norway were the primary destinations for Angola's carrot and turnip exports in value terms. Spain held a 35.1% share, the Bahamas 27.2%, and Norway 14.0%. Collectively, these markets absorbed 76.2% 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 carrots and turnips to Angola

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes experienced considerable volatility. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 8,353 tons, while the lowest was in 2020 at 367 tons, showing a 23-fold difference. In 2020, imports fell sharply by 75.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 82.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 173.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa and Portugal dominated Angola's carrot and turnip imports in volume terms. South Africa accounted for 57.8% of total imports, and Portugal for 40.6%. Together, they represented 98.5% of import flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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 carrot and turnip imports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 273 thousand US dollars, a 71.3% decrease year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 88.4%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 51.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa strongly dominated Angola's carrot and turnip imports in value terms, with a share of 89.2% of total flows. Other trading partners held relatively minor shares during this period.

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

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