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Wood fuel market in Angola

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Angolan wood fuel market demonstrated consistent growth from 2018 to 2023, with annual production and market volume rising from 4.8 million cubic meters to 5.3 million cubic meters. This expansion was underpinned by the 2018 Forest Regulation, which established rules for sustainable extraction of dry material for fuelwood, prohibiting the cutting of green trees from high-value classes. This regulatory framework helped secure a stable and managed supply base for the market.

A significant shift in the market's demand dynamics began in 2023 with the government's initiation of a gradual phase-out of subsidies for gasoline and diesel. The subsequent sharp increases in fossil fuel prices made wood fuel a more cost-competitive energy source for many consumers. This policy change, aligned with broader economic reforms, reinforced the market's growth trajectory, contributing to the continued rise in wood fuel consumption through 2023.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Angola
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Angola in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Angola in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wood fuel in Angola

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Angola's wood fuel production has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 4 973 K m³ of wood fuel, marking a slight gain of 2.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Angola in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	2.1%	2.1%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood fuel from Angola

Exports in kind, K m³

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.9 K m³, after peaking in 2017, with a dramatic 709-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Angola's wood fuel export volume was recorded at 1.0 K m³, showing an uptick of 11.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 99.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.7%)	(57.6%)	11.5%	(88.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam and China formed the core of Angola's wood fuel exports in kind, together accounting for 99.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 292 K $ US, while the highest occurred in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 236 times. In 2020, Angola exported 5 319 K $ US of wood fuel, marking an abrupt improvement of 1 721.7% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 94.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(92.2%)	(94.6%)	1 721.7%	(57.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam and China were the dominant buyers of wood fuel from Angola in value terms, together taking 92.1% of total exports, with other partners forming a less significant background.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wood fuel to Angola

Imports in kind, K m³

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports fell to their lowest point in 2019 at 0.1 K m³, after reaching their peak in 2018 at 0.4 K m³, with a gap of 5.4 times between these years. In 2020, Angola's wood fuel imports registered 0.2 K m³, representing a steep increase of 215.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 81.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	59.4%	(81.3%)	215.5%	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Belgium headed the ranking of suppliers of wood fuel to Angola in kind, with shares of 56.2%, 17.4%, and 13.0% respectively. Their combined share reached 86.6% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Volumes dropped to a minimum in 2020 at 109 K $ US, after climbing to their maximum in 2018 at 570 K $ US, a 5.2-fold shift. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 76.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 230.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	230.8%	(76.8%)	(17.1%)	(14.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Belgium led the structure of imports in value terms, with shares of 37.7%, 31.7%, and 20.1% respectively. Together, they represented 89.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io