Sunflower seeds market in Angola

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, sunflower seed production in Angola entered a phase of steady growth, largely propelled by the implementation of the National Development Plan (2018-2022). This policy set a clear target to increase the availability of domestically produced seeds from 10% to 40% by 2022, reducing reliance on imports. The plan fostered technological partnerships with regional and international firms, directly supporting the expansion of cultivated area and the adoption of improved agricultural practices, which underpinned the consistent annual increases in output.

This upward trajectory in production and market volume continued through 2022, reflecting the sustained focus on national seed security. By 2023, the market for sunflower seeds had reached 12 409 t, marking a 3% expansion since 2018. The period saw the entry of new domestic players, such as Jardins da Yoba, which invested in producing seeds specifically adapted to southern Angola's climate to boost local supply. Concurrently, the 'Ombuto Yetu' project by Tuuya Agro-industrial began working on improving local seed varieties and providing agro-technical training to farmers, enhancing productivity potential.

Market dynamics further evolved with the diversification of sunflower use, as seen in Chipindo municipality where cultivation expanded for honey production. Entering 2024, a sharp rise in seed and fertilizer prices at the start of the agricultural campaign presented a cost challenge for growers. In response, sector companies increased their offerings of technical assistance and flexible payment facilities to maintain farmers' access to these critical inputs, coinciding with a notable increase in import volumes to 178 t that year.

Production sunflower seeds in Angola

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sunflower seeds, 2017-2020

World map of production of sunflower seeds, 2017-2020

Angola's sunflower seed production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 12 151 tonnes of sunflower seeds, reflecting a modest year-on-year rise of 0.6%.

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

Exports sunflower seeds from Angola

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Angola's export structure in physical terms was highly concentrated, with Hong Kong accounting for 100.0% of total 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, $ US

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

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, exports in value terms remained heavily focused on Hong Kong, which represented 100.0% 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 sunflower seeds to Angola

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend over this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 3.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Angola imported 16 100 kg of sunflower seeds, marking a 42.0% decrease compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 34 412 kg, with the largest increase that year of 283.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, two countries—Portugal and South Africa—concentrated most of Angola's sunflower seed imports in physical terms, while other markets played a less significant role individually.

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, $ US

Angola's sunflower seed imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 14 416 US dollars, representing a 15.5% fall compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 50.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -21.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 47 565 US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 61.9% and the largest decline in 2019 of 64.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa and Portugal together accounted for 86.2% of Angola's total imports in value terms, with the remaining flows distributed thinly across other markets.

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

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