Angola: Vegetable Market 2022

Vegetable Market Size in Angola

In 2021, the Angolan vegetable market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Angola

In value terms, vegetable production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Angola reduced to X tonnes per ha in 2021, waning by -X% against the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of vegetables in Angola rose to X ha, increasing by X% compared with 2020 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the vegetable harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2021, overseas shipments of vegetables increased by X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tonnes) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Angola, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Namibia totaled -X%.

In value terms, Namibia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for vegetable exports from Angola.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Namibia amounted to -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per tonne, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, vegetable export price increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Namibia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Namibia amounted to -X% per year.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Angola

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of vegetables increased by X% to X tonnes in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to Angola, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Namibia (X tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Netherlands (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Namibia (-X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to Angola, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Portugal ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+X% per year) and Namibia (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per tonne), while the price for South Africa ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform