Flour or powder of dried legumes market in Angola, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The production of flour from dried legumes in Angola demonstrated consistent growth from 2018, rising from 22.6 thousand t to 25.1 thousand t by 2023. This expansion was initially supported by significant private investment aimed at modernizing wheat flour milling infrastructure, which enhanced overall processing capacity in the sector. Concurrently, the cultivated area for leguminous vegetables increased, representing 11% of all sown land by the 2021/2022 agricultural season, directly boosting the raw material supply for legume flour production.

Government policy became a central growth driver from 2022 onward with the launch of the National Grain Production Promotion Plan (Planagrão), targeting a doubling of output for key crops including legumes. Complementary financial incentives, such as a loan exceeding 40 million kwanzas from the Banco de Desenvolvimento de Angola for large-scale bean cultivation, further amplified production volumes. These measures collectively strengthened the domestic supply chain for legume-based products.

Market dynamics were shaped by robust domestic demand, evidenced by sharp and sustained price increases for wheat flour, a related staple. Angola also saw its flour exports surge from 936 t to over 8 000 t in 2023, indicating growing external market opportunities. However, the sector's continued reliance on imported raw materials for certain flour types and persistent limitations in agricultural mechanization presented ongoing challenges for scaling production.

Production flour or powder of dried legumes in Angola

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Angola ranked as the 12th largest producer of flour or powder made from dried legumes between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2017-2020

World map of production of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2017-2020

Angola's production of flour or powder from dried legumes saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, the country produced 22 692 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 1.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production grew by 8.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.7%. The highest output was recorded in 2019 at 22 972 tonnes, while the most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, at 7.8%.

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

Exports flour or powder of dried legumes from Angola

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Russia accounted for nearly all of Angola's exports of flour or powder from dried legumes in physical terms, representing 100.0% 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, $ US

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

During 2017-2020, Angola's export market in value terms was highly concentrated, with Russia alone responsible for 100.0% of total 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 flour or powder of dried legumes to Angola

Imports in kind, kg

Angola's imports of flour or powder from dried legumes rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 5 587 kilograms, up 26.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 847%, with an average annual growth rate of 111.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Between 2017 and 2020, India was the leading source for Angola's imports of flour or powder from dried legumes in physical terms, making up 86.4% of total imports, while other countries contributed smaller shares.

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, $ US

The market showed notable volatility during these years. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 634 US dollars, while the highest was reached in 2020 at 6 779 US dollars, representing a 4.1-fold increase from the low point. In 2020, imports in value terms jumped by 314.9% compared to the previous year. The sharpest decline occurred in 2019, at 68.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India and the United Arab Emirates were the primary partners for Angola's imports in value terms, together accounting for 84.3% of total flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

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