Over the past decade, container port traffic in Angola has experienced significant volatility. In 2013, the volume stood at 912.9 thousand TEUs, peaking at 1055.3 thousand TEUs in 2014, but then sharply declining by 2015. Subsequent years evidenced fluctuating performance, with notable decreases in 2016 and moderate recoveries thereafter. The volume in 2023 was 713.95 thousand TEUs. Year-on-year variations showed the highest growth in 2014 at 15.6%, and the steepest drop in 2015 at -28.62%. The last two years saw minor decreases of approximately -0.07% annually. The 5-year CAGR up to 2023 was -1.61%.
The forecast indicates a stable but slightly declining trend, with projections for 2028 showing a 5-year CAGR of -0.05% and an overall 5-year growth rate of -0.26%. Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of infrastructure investment, changes in global shipping routes, and economic conditions in Angola and its trading partners, which could influence traffic volumes.
