Pork market in Angola

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the pork market volume in Angola contracted from 238 thousand tons to 166 thousand tons, primarily driven by a sharp drop in imports from 109 thousand tons to 34 thousand tons in 2019. Domestic production, however, steadily increased, supported by the expansion of Fazenda Santo António, which doubled its pork output in 2018 and continued to grow in 2020.

Market volume recovered to 206 thousand tons in 2021 as production rose by 15 thousand tons and imports temporarily increased. This growth coincided with the approval of the state budget for 2022, which included specific provisions for the pork sector, signaling government attention. In 2022, the market stabilized at 208 thousand tons, with overall national meat production reporting positive growth.

By 2023, the market volume declined to 184 thousand tons despite further production growth to 156 thousand tons. This drop was triggered by strict bans on imports of animal-derived products, effective from March 2023, aiming to stimulate local production. Major distributor Grupo Carrinho permanently suspended frozen pork imports, committing to supply only national output, while Banco de Investimento de Angola funded livestock projects to bolster domestic capacity.

Production pork in Angola

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Pork production in Angola has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 131.4 K t of pork, marking a 1.2% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%.

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

Exports pork from Angola

Exports in kind, K t

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Export volumes peaked in 2018 before dropping to their lowest point in 2020, representing a 15-fold change. In 2020, Angola exported 0.0 K t of pork, reflecting a sharp decline of 37.6% from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 K t. The most substantial decrease occurred in 2019, falling by 89.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018, surging by 299.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (64.5% of exports in kind), Spain (15.4%), and Namibia (12.4%) were the primary destinations for Angola's pork exports in kind. Together, these three countries accounted for 92.3% 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 data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export values reached their highest point in 2018 and hit their lowest in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.1 times. In 2020, Angola's pork exports totaled 42 K $ US, representing a 47.6% increase year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 54 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 47.6%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, rising by 105.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Namibia were the three largest markets for Angola's pork exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 79.6% 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 pork to Angola

Imports in kind, K t

Angola's pork import volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 34.4 K t, reflecting a modest decrease of 5.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 62.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -28.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 109.2 K t. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 66.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 17.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil (65.9% of imports in kind), Portugal (13.3%), and Belgium (5.2%) were the key partners for Angola's pork imports in kind. Together, these three countries represented 84.4% of total import flows.

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 imported pork volumes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 41 328 K $ US worth of pork, representing a 9.7% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 54.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 22.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 99 757 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 54.1%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, rising by 10.6%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Brazil (57.5% of imports in value terms), Portugal (19.3%), and Belgium (7.3%) dominated the structure of Angola's pork imports in value terms, together accounting for 84.1% 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