Angola: Couscous Market 2025

Couscous Market Size in Angola

The Angolan couscous market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 18% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Couscous consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Couscous Production in Angola

In value terms, couscous production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Couscous Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2019, the amount of couscous exported from Angola totaled X kg, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, exports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The smallest decline of -72.2% was in 2017. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X kg in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, couscous exports totaled $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The smallest decline of -4.7% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg) was the main destination for couscous exports from Angola, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average couscous export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 458% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo.

From 2015 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Norway amounted to 0.0% per year.

Couscous Imports

Imports into Angola

Couscous imports into Angola skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, picking up by 136% against the previous year. In general, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 194%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, couscous imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tunisia (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of couscous imports to Angola, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of +50.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest couscous suppliers to Angola were Tunisia ($X), Morocco ($X) and Portugal ($X), together comprising 83% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Tunisia, with a CAGR of +31.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average couscous import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -41.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 58% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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