U.S. Business Mission to Angola

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A GROWING MARKET WITH SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT POTENTIAL

Angola is one of Africa’s largest economies and a country with substantial natural resources, a growing consumer market, and significant opportunities for international investment. With a population of more than 35 million and a 2025 GDP of approximately US$122 billion, Angola offers U.S. companies an important platform for expanding their presence in Africa. The Angolan economy is undergoing a significant transformation. While oil and gas remain the backbone of the economy, accounting for roughly a quarter to one-third of GDP and the overwhelming majority of exports, the Government of Angola is pursuing economic diversification through investment in agriculture, mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, transportation, healthcare, tourism, technology, and financial services.

A STRATEGIC ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
Angola recorded strong economic expansion in 2024, with real GDP growth of approximately 4.4%, supported by the recovery of the oil sector as well as growth in agriculture, fisheries, diamond mining, commerce, and other non-oil activities. Growth moderated in 2025 to approximately 3.1%, while the International Monetary Fund projects continued moderate growth in 2026, with non-oil sectors expected to remain an important source of economic activity. The Government’s economic agenda places increasing emphasis on creating a more diversified and resilient economy, encouraging private investment, strengthening domestic production, improving infrastructure, and developing value-added industries. This transition is creating opportunities for international companies with technology, capital, expertise, and innovative solutions.

WHY ANGOLA — WHY NOW?
Angola’s economic transformation creates a particularly attractive environment for companies seeking first-mover opportunities in high-growth and underdeveloped sectors. The country needs international capital, technology, equipment, managerial expertise, and strategic partnerships to accelerate diversification and strengthen domestic production. The U.S. Department of Commerce identifies opportunities for U.S. companies in areas including oil and gas technology, electrical and agricultural equipment, transportation infrastructure, marine and healthcare technologies, and airport management services. At the same time, Angola’s proximity to major regional markets and its Atlantic ports—including the strategic Port of Lobito—enhance its potential as a commercial and logistics hub for Southern and Central Africa.