Maize bran, sharps and residues market in Angola

Earlier Report Observations

The market for maize bran, sharps and residues in Angola expanded from 47 327 t in 2018 to 53 706 t by 2021. This growth was initially supported by the government's Planagrão initiative in 2018, which boosted corn production in Andulo municipality, increasing the raw material available for residues. Market volume rose in 2019 and 2021, with a period of stability in 2020.

A pronounced surge lifted the market to 61 270 t in 2022. This was driven by exceptionally high corn harvests in regions like Caconda, Huíla, which lowered local grain prices and amplified processing activity. The same year saw the launch of the National Food Strategic Reserve (REA), a government program to secure staple food supply, which further stimulated the corn sector. In 2023, the market contracted to 58 169 t. While agricultural campaigns reported a 36.8% overall production increase and authorities reinforced plans for corn self-sufficiency by 2030, a sharp rise in exports of maize residues diverted product away from the domestic market.

Factors in 2024 highlight ongoing developments, with the REA negotiating to purchase national corn to bolster reserves and continued focus on overcoming high production costs and infrastructure challenges in the corn sector, which will influence the future supply of its residues.

Production maize bran, sharps and residues in Angola

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of maize bran, sharps and residues, 2017-2020

World map of production of maize bran, sharps and residues, 2017-2020

Angola's production of maize bran, sharps, and residues has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 52 449 tonnes, marking a 2.4% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 35.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.6%.

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

Exports maize bran, sharps and residues from Angola

Exports in kind, t

Angola's exports of maize bran, sharps, and residues have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volumes reached 1 143 tonnes, a dramatic surge of 2 389.6% compared to 2019. From 2018 to 2020, exports grew by 12 200.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 397.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey was the dominant destination for Angola's exports of maize bran, sharps, and residues, consistently representing 91.8% 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

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the value of Angola's maize bran, sharps, and residues exports was 173.7 thousand US dollars, a sharp increase of 123.0% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 77.9 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 15.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Namibia were the main destinations for Angola's exports of maize bran, sharps, and residues in value terms. Together, they accounted for 100.0% of total exports, with Turkey at 43.9%, the Democratic Republic of the Congo at 32.9%, and Namibia at 23.2%.

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

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

Imports maize bran, sharps and residues to Angola

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their highest level in 2019 and their lowest in 2020, with a 3 389-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Angola's imports of maize bran, sharps, and residues totaled 0.0 tonnes, a complete drop of 100.0% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 136 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 96 717.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Argentina were the primary sources for Angola's imports of maize bran, sharps, and residues, while other markets played a less significant role individually.

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 reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2018, with a 285-fold variation between these years. In 2020, the value of Angola's imports of maize bran, sharps, and residues was 0.4 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp decline of 99.2% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.2 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 99.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 21 542.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Argentina and Turkey were the core markets for Angola's imports of maize bran, sharps, and residues in value terms, jointly accounting for 96.7% of total flows, while other destinations had relatively modest shares.

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

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