Angola is taking a major step towards agricultural self-sufficiency and industrial diversification with the launch of a $2 billion fertiliser production complex, formalised this week in Luanda by the Private Investment and Export Promotion Agency (AIPEX) and Amufert.
The ambitious project, expected to be operational by 2027, will produce 1.38 million tonnes of fertiliser annually and generate over 4,500 jobs, with 4,400 allocated to Angolan nationals.
The agreement, signed by AIPEX Chairman Arlindo da Chagas Rangel and Amufert representative Agostinho Kapaia, was witnessed by the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Isaac dos Anjos. It represents one of Angola’s most significant strides in transforming its economy from one dependent on oil imports and raw commodity exports to one rooted in local value-added production.
“This initiative marks a structural transformation in Angola’s industrial and agricultural outlook,” said Rangel. “It is a symbol of our ongoing commitment to reduce dependency on imported fertilisers and strengthen food security while exporting surplus production to generate foreign exchange.”
The fertiliser plant will help Angola meet the agricultural needs of its 36 million hectares of arable land, according to Minister dos Anjos, who emphasised the importance of leveraging Angola’s natural petroleum and gas resources for the creation of a sustainable petrochemical industry. He also signalled a transition towards cleaner fuels while recognising the strategic value of using petroleum derivatives in the interim to foster domestic industrialisation.
Agostinho Kapaia, representing Amufert, described the complex as a regional game-changer, capable of supplying fertiliser to neighbouring countries across Central and Southern Africa. “This is more than a national project—it is a subregional solution that will boost exports, create jobs, and generate liquidity for the Angolan economy,” he said.
Since 2018, AIPEX has registered 874 investment projects, of which 269 have already been implemented. With 510 projects currently in execution, this fertiliser plant stands out for its scale, impact, and alignment with Angola’s broader economic diversification strategy.
By replacing costly fertiliser imports with local production and building a new foundation for petrochemical development, Angola is positioning itself as a key player in the future of African agriculture and industry.
Source: Further Africa
