Angola: Cotton Lint Market 2025

Cotton Lint Market Size in Angola

The Angolan cotton lint market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Lint Production in Angola

In value terms, cotton lint production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 142%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cotton lint in Angola expanded sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 15% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The cotton lint yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cotton lint production in Angola shrank slightly to X ha, flattening at the previous year. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2.3%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cotton lint production attained the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Lint Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2018, approx. X tons of cotton lint were exported from Angola; jumping by 18% on 2017. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton lint exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons) was the main destination for cotton lint exports from Angola, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Portugal amounted to +18.4%.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cotton lint exports from Angola.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Portugal amounted to +4.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average cotton lint export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -11.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Portugal amounted to -11.4% per year.

Cotton Lint Imports

Imports into Angola

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of cotton lint, when their volume decreased by -31.8% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 176% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton lint imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a sharp decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 167%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main cotton lint supplier to Angola, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt (X tons), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at -23.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (0.0% per year) and China (-54.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton lint to Angola, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 3.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled -21.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (0.0% per year) and China (-59.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton lint import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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