Between 2013 and 2023, the import of prepared or preserved molluscs and shellfish to Angola exhibited significant fluctuations. 2013 saw a modest increase of 7.14%, while 2014 presented a considerable growth of 33.6%. A sharp decline of 50.84% occurred in 2015, followed by an increase of 69.57% in 2016. Import levels experienced the largest drop of 69.07% in 2017. Although there were intermittent ups and downs in subsequent years, the trend remained mostly volatile.
In 2023, the import stood at 29.94 thousand kilograms, marking a 6.39% decrease from the previous year. On average, the yearly decline over the last five years was about 6.05%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The forecasted continuous decline at an average annual rate of 7.02% until 2028.
- A significant reduction in import levels, decreasing by 30.5% by 2028.
Assessing market conditions and potential shifts in consumer demand will be crucial for understanding future import behaviors.
