Pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat market in Angola

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for pig fat in Angola expanded from 6 201 t in 2018 to 7 582 t in 2023, with domestic production rising steadily from 5 976 t to 7 219 t over the period. Imports fluctuated, reaching 363 t in 2023 after a low of 94 t in 2020, contributing to overall growth that was only briefly interrupted by a slight contraction in 2020.

In 2022, increased pork imports into Angola supported the supply of pig fat, reflecting sustained demand from the charcuterie industry which relies on imported carcasses. The following year, Grupo Carrinho's permanent halt of frozen pork imports strengthened national self-sufficiency, providing technical assistance and organizing the production chain for local producers, which encouraged domestic output and contributed to higher pig fat production.

By 2024, high production costs continued to challenge local pork processing, maintaining some dependence on imports. Prices for pork and derived products like chouriço caseiro surged due to supply shortages, indicating persistent inflationary pressures and structural hurdles such as insufficient cutting and treatment units in the industry.

Production pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat in Angola

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2017-2020

World map of production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, 2017-2020

Angola's production of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 6 079 tonnes, marking a 1.2% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production rose by 3.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.1%.

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

Exports pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat from Angola

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable pattern during this period. Export levels varied significantly, with a 14.7-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the low point in 2018. In 2020, Angola exported just 0.1 tonnes of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat, representing a sharp decline of 93.2% compared to the year before.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Angola's exports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat were Norway, accounting for 34.0% of exports, the Bahamas with 26.6%, and Spain at 22.3%. Together, these three countries made up 82.9% 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

In 2020, Angola's exports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat amounted to 0.3 thousand US dollars, a dramatic drop of 90.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 92.2%, with an average annual decline of 57.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain was the leading destination for Angola's exports in value terms, making up 53.2% of the total. Norway followed with 19.3%, and Panama accounted for 11.3%. Combined, these three countries represented 83.8% of all export value 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 pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Angola

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Angola's imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat declined. In 2020, the country imported 94.1 tonnes, a decrease of 65.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 30.7%, with an average annual drop of 11.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 275.8 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 66.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary suppliers of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat to Angola were Portugal, contributing 52.7% of imports, Congo with 21.9%, and Spain at 9.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 83.9% 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

Angola's imports of pig fat free of lean meat and poultry fat declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value stood at 271.5 thousand US dollars, down 47.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 56.8%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 24.4%. The peak value was in 2018 at 701.0 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 11.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Angola's imports in value terms were Portugal, Spain, and Congo, collectively representing 78.6% 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