Angola: Market for Wheat and Meslin Flour 2025

Market Size for Wheat and Meslin Flour in Angola

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in the Angolan wheat and meslin flour market, when its value increased by 24% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Wheat and meslin flour consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Wheat and Meslin Flour in Angola

In value terms, wheat and meslin flour production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 20%. Wheat and meslin flour production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wheat and Meslin Flour

Exports from Angola

Wheat and meslin flour exports from Angola contracted modestly to X tons in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 170% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wheat and meslin flour exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 242% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for wheat and meslin flour exports from Angola, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +8.2%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled +1.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wheat and meslin flour export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to -6.2% per year.

Imports of Wheat and Meslin Flour

Imports into Angola

In 2022, overseas purchases of wheat and meslin flour were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wheat and meslin flour imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest wheat and meslin flour supplier to Angola, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, wheat and meslin flour imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-22.0% per year) and Portugal (-9.3% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wheat and meslin flour to Angola, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey totaled +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-23.5% per year) and Portugal (-9.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wheat and meslin flour import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -13.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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