Live cattle imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported live cattle worth $2.3 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 75% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 795 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 846 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.7K t |
Where Angola imports live cattle from
One supplier dominates: Namibia accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+425% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.8M | 81% |
| Zambia | $356K | 16% |
| South Africa | $85K | 3.7% |
| DR Congo | $5K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0102
| 0102.29 | Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | 66% |
| 0102.21 | Pure-bred breeding cattle | 27% |
| 0102.90 | Live bovines (other species) | 7.3% |
| 0102.39 | Live buffalo | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 78% below the world average of $3.51, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live cattle exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported live cattle worth $287 thousand (463 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $283K | 99% |
| Republic of the Congo | $4K | 1.3% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola live cattle imports (HS 0102): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0102: Bovine animals; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live cattle imported by Angola?
Angola imported live cattle worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply live cattle to Angola?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Zambia (16%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 425% on the year.
What is the average import price of live cattle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $3.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of live cattle to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2023 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Angola also export live cattle?
Yes. Angola exported $287 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the Republic of the Congo and the United States. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for live cattle?
The HS code for live cattle is heading 0102. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 0102.29 (66% of the value) and 0102.21 (27%).
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