Angola–UAE Non-Oil Trade Hits $2.2 Billion, Boosting Logistics and Transport Growth
Non-oil trade between Angola and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reached US$2.2 billion in 2024, marking a 36% increase compared to 2019.
This milestone reflects growing mutual trust, rising investment opportunities, and the consolidation of a long-term strategic alliance between the two nations.
As part of this deepening partnership, new memorandums of understanding were signed with AD Ports Group to modernize Angola’s port and logistics infrastructure.
Key initiatives include the development of a Single Digital Logistics Window and the acquisition of 30 trucks and semi-trailers for Noatum Unicargas Logistics.
Angolan authorities emphasized that expanding infrastructure and improving both maritime and land connectivity are vital to boosting regional trade, reducing dependence on oil revenues, and positioning Angola’s Atlantic coast as a key gateway for global commerce.
While sectors such as renewable energy and agriculture are expected to play an important role in economic diversification, officials highlighted that transport and logistics hold the greatest potential to drive sustainable growth, generate employment, and strengthen national resilience.
“The initiatives signed today demonstrate how an integrated strategic approach can transform transport and logistics into a central lever for economic diversification and regional development,” said Angola’s Minister of Transport.
