Raw cane or beet sugar in solid form market in Angola

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, Angola's sugar market volume expanded from 77 thousand tons to 133 thousand tons, driven by a rise in domestic production. This growth was primarily fueled by the state-owned company Biocom, which began producing around 100 thousand tons of sugar in 2018. In 2020, a new concession for an integrated sugar and biodiesel production complex attracted significant investment, further strengthening the industry.

The market stabilized in 2021 and 2022, with volumes around 131–128 thousand tons and production holding steady at 118 thousand tons. During this period, the government's Strategic Food Reserve intervened to stabilize supply, and Biocom optimized its operations to increase output of neutral alcohol and sugar.

In 2023, market volume climbed to 140 thousand tons as production reached 140 thousand tons. Biocom's expansion was central, with daily sugar output of 500 tons and cultivation of 30 thousand hectares of sugarcane. The government simultaneously implemented support policies, including land allocation for sugarcane farming and access to credit guarantee funds, aiming to boost local production and manage domestic prices.

Production raw cane or beet sugar in solid form in Angola

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, 2017-2020

World map of production of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, 2017-2020

Angola's production of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 115.0 K t, marking a significant 15.0% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 69.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 19.1%.

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

Exports raw cane or beet sugar in solid form from Angola

Exports in kind, t

The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Angola's exports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form dropped to 5 t in 2020, down 99.7% from 2019. The peak was in 2019 at 1 394 t, with the largest annual increase of 37.4% also occurring that year. Overall, export levels fluctuated dramatically, with a 293-fold difference between the high in 2019 and the low in 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was nearly the sole buyer of Angola's raw cane or beet sugar in solid form, accounting for 98.7% of total exports in volume.

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 points to irregular shifts, highlighting a volatile market. Angola's exports in value terms reached their highest point in 2017 and their lowest in 2020, with a 141-fold gap between these years. In 2020, exports totaled 8 K $ US, a decrease of 98.6% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 11.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Angola's raw cane or beet sugar in solid form exports were primarily directed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which made up 97.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports raw cane or beet sugar in solid form to Angola

Imports in kind, t

Angola's imports of raw cane or beet sugar in solid form have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 17 653 t, a sharp increase of 312.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 7 843.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 329.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil dominated Angola's imports in volume, consistently representing 89.2% of the total. The remaining share was distributed among other countries, indicating a high reliance on the Brazilian market.

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 market displayed an unstable pattern over this period. Imports varied significantly, with a 20-fold difference from the low in 2017 to the high in 2020. In 2020, Angola's import value for raw cane or beet sugar in solid form was 8 443 K $ US, reflecting a sharp rise of 236.7% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 18.0%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 640.5%.

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

During 2017-2020, Brazil was the main source for Angola's imports in value terms, capturing 81.4% of total flows. Other markets made up the remainder, showing a fragmented distribution.

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

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