Goat meat market in Angola

Earlier Report Observations

The goat meat market in Angola opened the period at 18.2 thousand metric tons in 2018, supported by established local producers like Carnes Valinho and government policies promoting domestic meat production. However, the market volume contracted over the next two years, falling to 14.9 thousand metric tons by 2020. This decline coincided with reported logistical and sanitary challenges affecting frozen meat imports, which likely constrained supply.

A recovery to 17.0 thousand metric tons occurred in 2021, driven by governmental and private initiatives to incentivize national animal protein production and reduce import dependency. The market then stabilized around 16.8–16.7 thousand metric tons in 2022–2023. During this phase, industry associations discussed proposals to further curb animal product imports, while new regulations such as Portaria SDA/MAPA No. 744 of January 2023 introduced stricter packaging and rapid refrigeration requirements for meat products to ensure quality.

By 2024, regulatory evolution continued with Portaria SDA/MAPA No. 1.021, reinforcing packaging and cooling standards. Major local players like Grupo Carrinho announced a definitive halt to frozen pork imports, committing to supply the market exclusively from national production—a move indicative of growing domestic capacity and improved sanitary standards. Although Angola's goat meat market showed resilience, broader meat sector dynamics included persistent reliance on imported chicken, reflecting ongoing structural shifts toward greater self-sufficiency.

Production goat meat in Angola

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of goat meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of goat meat, 2017-2020

Goat meat production in Angola has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, Angola produced 14 867 tons of goat meat, marking a significant decrease of 11.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 19%, with an average annual decline rate of 6.8%.

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

Exports goat meat from Angola

Exports in kind, kg

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Exports reached their highest point in 2019 and their lowest in 2017, with a difference of 6.9 times between these two years. In 2020, Angola's goat meat exports totaled 41 kg, representing a sharp drop of 62.7% from the prior year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 110 kg, with the largest increase occurring that same year at 423.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Congo, India, and the United Kingdom consistently led Angola's goat meat exports in volume. Congo accounted for 58.5% of exports, India for 21.3%, and the United Kingdom for 11.2%. Together, these three countries made up 91.0% 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 behavior was marked by volatility during these years. Export volumes peaked in 2019 and hit their lowest point in 2017, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 54 times. In 2020, Angola's goat meat shipments abroad were valued at 0.1 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic reduction of 95.4% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1.9 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year reaching 2 677.1%.

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

Over the 2017–2020 period, Congo dominated Angola's goat meat exports in value terms, capturing 90.9% of total flows. Other countries collectively accounted for the remaining share.

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

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

Imports goat meat to Angola

Imports in kind, kg

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports peaked in 2018 and bottomed out in 2017, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign goat meat supplies to Angola reached 64 384 kg, indicating a modest reduction of 4.4% from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 86 681 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 22.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 101.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina, Portugal, and Spain were the top suppliers of goat meat to Angola in volume terms. Argentina contributed 36.8% of imports, Portugal 26.3%, and Spain 16.3%. Combined, these three countries represented 79.4% of total import volumes.

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

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated 1.8 times between the high in 2019 and the low in 2017. In 2020, Angola's goat meat import volumes totaled 248.8 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp fall of 28.2% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 346.4 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 71.2%.

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

During 2017–2020, Argentina, Portugal, and Belgium consistently remained the main sources for Angola's goat meat imports in value terms. Argentina accounted for 31.8% of imports, Portugal for 31.6%, and Belgium for 16.7%. Together, these three countries made up 80.1% 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