Angola: Wheat Market 2025

Wheat Market Size in Angola

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was significant decline in the Angolan wheat market, when its value decreased by -10.4% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed significant growth. Wheat consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Wheat Production in Angola

In value terms, wheat production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 5.9%. Wheat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of wheat in Angola shrank modestly to X kg per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average wheat yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of wheat production in Angola stood at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to wheat production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wheat Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2022, approx. X tons of wheat were exported from Angola; growing by 7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports enjoyed a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 550%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wheat exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 250%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for wheat exports from Angola, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +4.7%.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) also remains the key foreign market for wheat exports from Angola.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled -1.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average wheat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 95%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Democratic Republic of the Congo.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to -6.0% per year.

Wheat Imports

Imports into Angola

After ten years of growth, supplies from abroad of wheat decreased by -1.4% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 914%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, wheat imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 830% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of wheat imports to Angola, together comprising 37% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +93.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wheat suppliers to Angola were Russia ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 37% share of total imports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +93.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average wheat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -10.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 26%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the price for Estonia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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