Angola: Rice Market 2025

Rice Market Size in Angola

After three years of growth, the Angolan rice market decreased by -20.4% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Rice Production in Angola

In value terms, rice production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 57%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of rice in Angola declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2021, flattening at the previous year. In general, the yield indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, rice yield increased by +42.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average rice yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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 rice in Angola stood at X ha, approximately reflecting 2020. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 5.8%. The rice harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Rice Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2021, rice exports from Angola skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 231% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rice exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for rice exports from Angola, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, rice exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Gambia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +4.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Gambia (+15.2% per year) and Spain (+238.6% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for rice exports from Angola, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+156.5% per year) and Gambia (+11.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rice export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -13.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Rice Imports

Imports into Angola

In 2021, imports of rice into Angola declined to X tons, which is down by -5.6% against 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, rice imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 30%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) constituted the largest rice supplier to Angola, with a 20% share of total imports. Moreover, rice imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), threefold. Myanmar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled +23.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-17.0% per year) and Myanmar (+57.1% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rice to Angola, comprising 23% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 7.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Myanmar, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India stood at +16.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-16.5% per year) and Myanmar (+51.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rice import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -19.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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