Dried shelled beans market in Angola

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for dried shelled beans in Angola saw initial support from national development plans like the Plano de Desenvolvimento Nacional 2018-2022, which focused on agricultural diversification and supported bean production through cooperatives and public-private partnerships. Production increased in 2020 as farmers utilized imported pesticides to control pests and maintain yields, helping offset broader sector challenges.

Market volume dipped in 2021 due to a sharp contraction in imports, while domestic output held relatively steady. A turning point came in 2022 with the launch of the National Grain Production Promotion Plan (PLANAGRÃO) and a substantial loan from the Banco de Desenvolvimento de Angola to Fazenda NR for large-scale bean cultivation. These direct interventions expanded planted area and drove production higher, lifting the overall market size to over 380 thousand tons.

By 2023, domestic production continued its upward trend, but the total market volume contracted slightly as exports increased. Ongoing investments in large-scale bean farming in provinces like Uíge, aimed at ensuring food security, alongside sustained consumer demand in informal markets, provided continued support for the production sector.

Production dried shelled beans in Angola

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Angola ranked 23rd globally in dried shelled bean production.

Top producers of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled beans, 2017-2020

After two years of decline, Angola's dried shelled bean production rebounded. In 2020, the country produced 344.8 thousand tons, marking a modest 5.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 2.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 325.8 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 2.3%.

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

Exports dried shelled beans from Angola

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes showed significant volatility, reflecting an unstable market environment. Exports reached their peak in 2019 at 1.9 thousand tons, then fell to their lowest point in 2017, creating a 915-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Angola exported 1.6 thousand tons of dried shelled beans, representing a 17.2% decrease from 2019. The most substantial increase occurred in 2018, with exports surging by 15 847.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was overwhelmingly the primary destination for Angola's dried shelled bean exports, accounting for 99.2% of total shipments.

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

Export values exhibited considerable volatility, indicating an unpredictable market. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 855 thousand US dollars, while the lowest occurred in 2017, resulting in a 552-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Angola's dried shelled bean exports totaled 694 thousand US dollars, a significant 62.6% decline from the previous year. The most dramatic increase took place in 2018, with values jumping by 10 099.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, nearly all of Angola's dried shelled bean export value was linked to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which captured 98.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports dried shelled beans to Angola

Imports in kind, K t

Angola's dried shelled bean imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 29.9 thousand tons, representing a 37.8% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 74.7%, with an average annual decline of 36.7%.

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

During 2017-2020, Canada remained the dominant source for Angola's dried shelled bean imports, accounting for 80.5% of total volume, while the remaining imports were distributed among numerous other countries.

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 dried shelled bean import values decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 694 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial 21.8% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values fell by 56%, with an average annual decrease of 24.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada was the principal supplier of dried shelled beans to Angola, representing 77.4% of total import value, while a diverse group of other countries accounted for the remaining share.

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

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