Angola continues to rely heavily on imported poultry to meet domestic demand, with the country bringing in more than 200,000 tonnes of chicken meat in recent years, according to Government officials. The imports highlight the persistent gap between national production and the population’s consumption needs.
Speaking at a Conference on the development of the poultry industry in Luanda, Angola’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Rui Miguêns de Oliveira, disclosed that the country imported approximately 228,000 tonnes of chicken in 2025, valued at more than 312 million U.S. dollars. Despite a decline in imports compared with the previous year, the volume remains significant for the national economy.
The minister noted that the government currently spends hundreds of thousands of dollars each day on poultry imports, a situation he said diverts resources that could otherwise be invested in domestic agriculture and industrial development. He stressed that reducing reliance on foreign chicken supplies could create jobs and strengthen national food security.
Although domestic poultry production has been increasing in recent years, it remains far below national consumption levels. Production rose from about 28,000 tonnes in 2019 to around 63,000 tonnes in 2025, while overall demand is estimated at between 300,000 and 360,000 tonnes annually.
Authorities say the government’s long-term objective is to expand local poultry farming so that Angola can become self-sufficient and eventually export chicken products. Officials believe that with stronger investment, improved infrastructure and better financing for farmers, the sector could play a major role in diversifying the country’s economy and reducing dependence on imports.
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