Luanda: At least 10,500 tons of commercial coffee were produced this year in Angola, thus representing a 40% increase compared to the previous year (2024), according to the National Coffee Institute of Angola (INCA). According to Angola Press News Agency, the Director-General of INCA, Vasco Gonçalves, stated that the country exported 3 million tons of coffee from that quantity. Speaking at the 2nd National Coffee Festival, held from October 28th to 29th in Luanda, Gonçalves noted that the emergence of more coffee producers in the country has contributed to the increase in production. He emphasized the need to focus on exporting coffee with added value, suggesting that it should be processed and branded before being sent abroad. "It is necessary that the coffee goes abroad already well-processed, with added value, in the form of different coffee brands," he said. Vasco Gonçalves also explained that the National Coffee Festival aims to enhance the image of Angolan coffee and encourage greater involvement fr om producers, exporters, and processors to further boost this sector. Acácio Lacerda Júnior, managing partner of Fazenda Quicunzo, reported that many producers and farmers are actively working to increase coffee production. Fazenda Quicunzo, located in the Cuanza-Norte province, has been producing robusta coffee from Cazengo for four years. Sara Costa, official distributor of the Calenga-Huambo Agro-industrial Society (SOACRA), noted that Angola's coffee production is already significant, and her institution utilizes this to produce coffee liqueur. She called for banks to provide more financing to both large and small farmers to enhance production capabilities, thereby increasing trade and exports. Coffee consumer Euclides de Jesus expressed that Angolan coffee is among the best due to its flavor and composition. He advocated for increased production and a reduction in the product's price. Coffee production in Angola is a longstanding industry in Southern Africa, dating back to the early 19th century. Alt hough production levels have declined in recent decades, coffee remains one of Angola's primary agricultural products. Notably, Angola was the world's third-largest coffee producer in 1973.
