Angola remains highly dependent on imports for staple foods
Angola’s staple foods landscape continues to be impacted by inflationary pressures, with the country’s high dependence on imports making retail prices especially sensitive to currency fluctuations. Small local grocers remains the key distribution channel, while supermarkets and hypermarkets are expanding in urban areas. However, a high proportion of staple foods is still sold in via informal channels. During the forecast period, efforts to strengthen domestic agriculture, value chains, and infrastructure - such as investments in rice, pasta, and flour production – should serve to reduce import dependence.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Staple Foods industry in Angola with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Staple Foods industry in Angola, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Staple Foods in Angola report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Staple Foods in Angola?
- Which are the leading brands in Staple Foods in Angola?
- How are products distributed in Staple Foods in Angola?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Staple Foods?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Angola?
- 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?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Staple Foods in Angola
Angola remains highly dependent on imports for staple foods
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Inflationary pressures drive value sales
Focus on strengthening domestic food production and value chains to reduce import dependence
Traditional preferences continue to hinder staple foods sales
Government policies and urban retail expansion will drive growth
Investments in agricultural infrastructure and local production to strengthen staple foods supply
Improved infrastructure and logistics to strengthen staple food distribution
Atlas Group leads highly fragmented landscape
Grupo Carrinho gains popularity
Small local grocers dominate distribution
Supermarkets and hypermarkets expand in Luanda
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Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Affordable unpackaged leavened bread remains key staple
Industry Performance
Rising prices and strong consumer demand drive growth
Unpackaged leavened bread dominates sales
What’s Next?
Local investments to support growth
Unpackaged leavened bread will remain key staple
Expected rise of local flours and health-oriented goods
Competitive Landscape
Baked goods remains highly fragmented
Innovation drives niche success
Channels
Small local grocers dominate distribution
Major bakeries streamline distribution to modern retailers
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Imported breakfast cereals are highly exposed to currency fluctuations
Industry Performance
Inflation drives value growth amid static consumption
Hot cereals gain popularity
What’s Next?
Global breakfast trends and affordable offerings will have positive impact on demand
Rising demand for nutrient-rich and fortified breakfast cereals
Greater adoption of eco-friendly practices
Competitive Landscape
Kellanova leads landscape dominated by imported brands
Smaller players gain traction
Channels
Small local grocers lead breakfast cereal distribution
Supermarkets and hypermarkets expand amid shifting lifestyles
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Processed meat, seafood, and alternatives remain niche products
Industry Performance
Consumers continue to favour fresh meat and seafood options
Chilled processed meat gains popularity but remains limited to affluent urban consumers
What’s Next?
Urbanisation, convenience, and local sourcing to drive growth
Health-conscious consumers will continue to prefer fresh meat and seafood over processed products
Angola seeks to boost domestic meat production through import restrictions and local processing investments
Competitive Landscape
Cofaco leads fragmented landscape
Smaller players gain popularity
Channels
Small local grocers remains key distribution channel
Modern retail gains ground but e-commerce remains limited
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Processed fruit and vegetables remain urban-focused
Industry Performance
Wide availability of affordable fresh produce limits expansion
Urban lifestyles drive consumption of frozen and shelf stable vegetables
What’s Next?
Convenience to drive growth
Health trends and improved processing to drive demand for better quality offerings
Affordable private label offerings could boost access to processed vegetables
Competitive Landscape
Dinda Alimentos Ltda leads processed fruit and vegetables
Smaller players gain momentum
Channels
Small local grocers remains primary distribution channel
Modern retail shows rapid expansion
Category Data
Key Data Findings
2025 Developments
Rice, pasta, and noodles industry remains heavily reliant in imports
Industry Performance
Inflationary pressures shape consumption behaviour
Noodles gain popularity among urban consumers
What’s Next?
Urbanisation, local production, and expansion of formal retail will fuel growth in rice
High price sensitivity will limit uptake of healthier options
Developments in local pasta production will boost sales
Competitive Landscape
Atlas Group leads rice, pasta and noodles
Smaller players gain ground amid shift towards greater self-sufficiency
Channels
Consumers show overwhelming preference for traditional channels
Modern channels expand access to packaged pasta, rice and noodles
Category Data
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Staple Foods
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- Packaged Flat Bread
- Unpackaged Flat Bread
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- Packaged Leavened Bread
- Unpackaged Leavened Bread
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- Packaged Cakes
- Unpackaged Cakes
- Dessert Mixes
- Frozen Baked Goods
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- Packaged Pastries
- Unpackaged Pastries
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- Sweet Pies and Tarts
- Frozen Cakes, Sweet Pies and Tarts
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- Hot Cereals
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- Children's Breakfast Cereals
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- Flakes
- Muesli and Granola
- Other RTE Cereals
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- Shelf Stable Beans
- Shelf Stable Fruit
- Shelf Stable Tomatoes
- Shelf Stable Vegetables
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- Frozen Fruit
- Frozen Processed Potatoes
- Frozen Processed Vegetables
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- Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat
- Shelf Stable Processed Poultry
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- Chilled Processed Red Meat
- Chilled Processed Poultry
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- Frozen Processed Red Meat
- Frozen Processed Poultry
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- Shelf Stable Seafood
- Chilled Processed Seafood
- Frozen Processed Seafood
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- Chilled Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Frozen Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Shelf Stable Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Tofu and Derivatives
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- Chilled Noodles
- Frozen Noodles
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- Instant Noodle Cups
- Instant Noodle Pouches
- Plain Noodles
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- Chilled Pasta
- Dried Pasta
- Rice
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Staple Foods
NOTE: Couscous, polenta and quinoa are excluded from staple foods.
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