Dairy products and alternatives in 2025: The big picture
Value sales of dairy products and alternatives in Angola rose in 2025, supported by favourable demographic and economic conditions. The country’s population continues to expand by around 3% per year, which naturally drives rising demand for dairy and dairy alternatives. Industrial production also recorded notable growth, with food industries contributing strongly as the government invests in diversification beyond oil. The dairy sector has benefited from this policy push, with increased incentives for local milk production and a greater emphasis on agricultural development. Between January and October 2024, Angola produced 4.4 million litres of milk, a figure seen as significant progress toward reducing reliance on imports.
Key trends in 2025
Health and wellness became increasingly important themes shaping consumer behaviour. Middle- and higher-income households, in particular, sought out products that promised functional benefits such as digestive health, high protein, or organic positioning, even if affordability remains a barrier for mass uptake. Yoghurt with probiotics, fortified milk powders, and lactose-free products are slowly gaining visibility, though limited primarily to urban centres. At the same time, snacking occasions provided opportunities for innovation, with condensed milk brands like Cowbell (Promasidor) and Biba (Angoalissar) launching smaller, more convenient pack sizes. These formats, introduced between mid-2023 and 2024, have resonated strongly with busy consumers seeking affordable, portable, and modern designs.
Competitive Landscape
The competitive environment in 2025 was shaped by a mix of global and local players. Nestlé maintained a strong lead in baby food, with brands such as Nido, Moça, Nan, Cerelac, and Nestum securing consumer loyalty across infant nutrition, milk powders, and condensed milk. Its diverse portfolio, robust distribution, and investment in pack size variety ensured broad relevance across income groups. Promasidor also remained a key force in dairy overall, with Cowbell and Loya sustaining visibility through affordability and widespread retail penetration. Lactiangol strengthened its position as a local champion, benefitting from government support for national production and strong consumer trust in freshness and quality.
Channel developments
Distribution remained a key driver of performance. Supermarkets and hypermarkets consolidated their role as the leading channels, offering a wide range of both local and imported dairy products. Convenience stores, such as Bem Me Quer and Arreiou, also gained prominence by making everyday dairy accessible in neighbourhood locations. Shelf-stable milk and flavoured yoghurt were among the strongest categories, widely available across modern trade. Supermarkets were the most dynamic channel, with rapid expansion beyond central Luanda into secondary cities and peri-urban areas. This expansion not only broadened access but also increased competition, compelling brands to innovate in pack sizes, flavours, and promotional strategies.
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
Looking ahead, the Angolan dairy market is set to continue expanding, underpinned by population growth, rising urbanisation, and stronger local production. Infant nutrition will remain a particularly dynamic segment, as awareness of the benefits of combining breastfeeding with infant formula after six months spreads further among mothers. This trend is expected to support sustained demand for fortified and specialised milk powders.
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The Dairy Products and Alternatives in Angola report includes:
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- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
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- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
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Dairy Products and Alternatives in Angola
Dairy products and alternatives in 2025: The big picture
Key trends in 2025
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
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Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Rising demand despite cultural reliance on breastfeeding
Nestlé leads while innovation reshapes competition
Supermarkets consolidate reach, while e-commerce lags
Prospects and Opportunities
Sustained growth driven by high birth rates and wider consumption
Health and wellness gains importance
Innovation and policy support to enhance local production
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Rising population growth and expanding retail access boost dairy sales
Nestlé and Pascual drive competitive momentum while Aldeia Nova struggles
Supermarkets expand reach as e-commerce adoption remains limited
Prospects and Opportunities
Government incentives and local production to support forecast growth
Health and wellness demand grows but remains limited to higher income groups
VAT cuts and agricultural mechanisation to improve production capacity
Category Data
2025 Developments
Prospects and Opportunities
Category Data
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Dairy Products and Alternatives
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- Dried Baby Food
- Prepared Baby Food
- Other Baby Food
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- Liquid Standard Milk Formula
- Powder Standard Milk Formula
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- Liquid Follow-on Milk Formula
- Powder Follow-on Milk Formula
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- Liquid Growing-Up Milk Formula
- Powder Growing-Up Milk Formula
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- Liquid Special Baby Milk Formula
- Powder Special Baby Milk Formula
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- Butter
- Cooking Fats
- Margarine and Spreads
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- Spreadable Cheese
- Processed Cheese excl Spreadable
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- Packaged Hard Cheese
- Unpackaged Hard Cheese
- Soft Cheese
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- Dairy Only Flavoured Milk Drinks
- Flavoured Milk Drinks with Fruit Juice
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- Fat-free Fresh Milk
- Semi Skimmed Fresh Milk
- Full Fat Fresh Milk
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- Fat-free Shelf Stable Milk
- Semi Skimmed Shelf Stable Milk
- Full Fat Shelf Stable Milk
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- Goat Milk
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- Powder Milk
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- Sour Milk Products
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- Drinking Yoghurt
- Flavoured Yoghurt
- Plain Yoghurt
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- Chilled Dairy Desserts
- Shelf Stable Dairy Desserts
- Chilled Snacks
- Coffee Whiteners
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- Flavoured Condensed Milk
- Plain Condensed Milk
- Evaporated Milk
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- Cream
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- Flavoured Fromage Frais and Quark
- Plain Fromage Frais and Quark
- Savoury Fromage Frais and Quark
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- Soy Drinks
- Other Plant-based Milk
- Plant-based Yoghurt
- Plant-based Cheese
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