Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat market in Angola

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for non-rendered pig fat in Angola remained stable within a range of 6 120–6 180 t, with a slight dip to 6 123 t in 2019. Domestic production increased gradually from 5 976 t to 6 079 t, while imports fell from 204 t to 84 t. During this period, genetic improvements in Brazilian swine herds, a key supplier to Angola, led to pigs with higher lean meat yield and lower fat content, influencing the quality and characteristics of available imported products.

Market volume began a stronger expansion from 2021, reaching 6 995 t in 2021 and 7 146 t in 2022. Domestic production saw significant gains to 6 768 t and 6 971 t, respectively, offsetting fluctuations in imports. This production growth coincided with increased pork exports from Brazil to Angola, facilitated by new sanitary approvals and market access openings, which supported the supply chain for raw materials.

In 2023, the market volume rose to 7 570 t, with production climbing to 7 219 t. This surge was directly linked to the Angolan government's policy measures aimed at reducing imports of animal protein and stimulating local production. Investments by major players such as Grupo Telesgest in vertically integrated swine operations boosted domestic output, while the announced plan to end import licenses by August 2025 created further incentives for expanding local capacity.

Production non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Angola

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

Angola's production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Angola produced 6 079 tonnes of this product, showing a slight increase of 1.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 3.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.1%.

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

Exports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Angola

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018, while the highest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 13.5 times. In 2020, Angola's exports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat amounted to 0.1 tonnes, marking an 81.4% decrease compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Bahamas and Cyprus were the primary destinations for exports in kind, jointly accounting for 86.7% of total flows. Other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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 signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest point was in 2018, while the peak was in 2020, with a 10.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Angola exported 0.3 thousand US dollars worth of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, representing a decline of 74.5% year-over-year.

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

During 2017–2020, the Bahamas and Cyprus continued to lead the list of markets for exports in value terms, together accounting for 84.1% of total flows, while other partners played a supplementary role.

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

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

Imports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Angola

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2020, while the maximum was in 2018, showing a 2.4-fold variation. In 2020, Angola's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from abroad amounted to 84.1 tonnes, down by 25.6% relative to the prior year. The maximum value of 203.9 tonnes was recorded in 2018. The largest decline of 44.6% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 79.2% was recorded in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal and Spain were the main sources for imports in kind, jointly taking 80.4% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed among other markets.

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 imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 238.8 thousand US dollars, showing a strong decrease of 22.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 52%, equating to an average annual decline of 21.7%. The maximum value of 603.9 thousand US dollars was recorded in 2018. The largest decline of 48.8% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 21.4% was recorded in 2018.

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

Over 2017–2020, Portugal (59.5% of imports in value terms), Spain (19.0% of imports in value terms), and Belgium (7.3% of imports in value terms) stood out as the main markets for imports in value terms, together representing 85.7% of total flows.

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

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