Sheep and goat meat market in Angola

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sheep and goat meat in Angola began the period with robust domestic production in 2018, supported by the inauguration of Carnes Valinho's first meat processing unit, which strengthened national supply. However, market volume contracted by 2020 as widespread informal sales in unsanitary conditions eroded consumer confidence. A recovery followed in 2021 when heightened inspections and seizures of unfit frozen meat improved food safety, restoring demand and boosting production.

Production stabilized around 43,000 tons in the subsequent years. Output from central provinces was redirected to major urban centers, and sector data reflected broader investments in livestock. In 2023, a joint venture to build a canned meat factory with 10,000 tons of annual capacity added industrial scale, but tensions between large breeders and the agriculture ministry over distribution logistics, along with high local production costs, limited further growth.

Production sheep and goat meat in Angola

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Top producers of sheep and goat meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of sheep and goat meat, 2017-2020

Angola's sheep and goat meat production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 38 091 tonnes, marking a 9.4% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 16.3%, with an average annual decline of 5.8%.

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

Exports sheep and goat meat from Angola

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The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a highly volatile market. Exports peaked in 2019 and hit their lowest point in 2018, with an 81-fold difference between the two years. In 2020, Angola exported 0.0 tonnes of sheep and goat meat, a sharp 97.6% year-on-year drop. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 tonnes, while the maximum reached 1.7 tonnes in 2019. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with exports surging by 8 006.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the leading destination for Angola's sheep and goat meat exports, accounting for 74.1% of total shipments. The remaining exports were distributed among other trading partners.

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 exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Between 2018 and 2019, export values swung dramatically, with a peak-to-trough difference of 69 times. In 2020, Angola's sheep and goat meat exports amounted to 0.1 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep 98.2% decline compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 0.1 thousand US dollars, while the highest reached 5 thousand US dollars in 2019. The largest increase took place in 2019, with export values jumping by 6 833.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Bahamas, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Congo were the main buyers of Angolan sheep and goat meat in value terms. The Bahamas accounted for 31.3% of exports, the Democratic Republic of the Congo for 29.0%, and Congo for 26.5%. Together, these three countries represented 86.7% of Angola's total export value for this product.

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

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

Imports sheep and goat meat to Angola

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Angola's imports of sheep and goat meat have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 118.0 tonnes, a modest 6.3% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports dropped by 47.7%, with an average annual decline of 19.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 332.9 tonnes. The most significant decrease occurred in 2019, with imports falling by 62.2%, while the largest increase took place in 2018, rising by 47.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Belgium, and Argentina were the primary suppliers of sheep and goat meat to Angola in volume terms. Portugal contributed 36.6% of imports, Belgium 16.4%, and Argentina 12.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 65.5% of Angola's total import volume.

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 spending on sheep and goat meat imports has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value reached 480 thousand US dollars, a substantial 25.7% year-on-year drop. Between 2017 and 2020, import value fell by 61.6%, equivalent to an average annual decrease of 27.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 787 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with import value plummeting by 63.8%, while the largest increase took place in 2018, rising by 43.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal, Belgium, and Argentina remained the key suppliers of sheep and goat meat to Angola in value terms. Portugal accounted for 40.4% of import value, Belgium for 20.6%, and Argentina for 9.3%. Together, these three countries represented 70.2% of Angola's total import expenditure on this product.

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

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