Angola: Cassava Market 2025

Cassava Market Size in Angola

After two years of growth, the Angolan cassava market decreased by -2.1% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cassava Production in Angola

In value terms, cassava production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,036%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cassava yield in Angola totaled X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 40%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average cassava 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 2022, approx. X ha of cassava were harvested in Angola; waning by -2.5% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the cassava harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cassava Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2018, exports of cassava from Angola was estimated at X tons, remaining stable against 2017 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed moderate growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. The exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cassava exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Congo (X tons) was the main destination for cassava exports from Angola, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, cassava exports to Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg), tenfold.

From 2016 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Congo stood at +7.1%.

From 2016 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Congo stood at -23.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average cassava export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2018, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo amounted to $X per ton.

From 2016 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Congo (-28.1%).

Cassava Imports

Imports into Angola

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cassava, when their volume decreased by -33.4% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 4,210%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, cassava imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 4,421% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main cassava supplier to Angola, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Zambia (X tons), with a 2.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +35.0%.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cassava to Angola, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a 2.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled +48.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cassava import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 67% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the price for Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (+10.3%).

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