The country extracts a wide variety of ornamental stones, notably granites, marbles, and limestones, mainly in the provinces of Huíla, Namibe, Cuanza-Sul, and Benguela.
National production of ornamental stones doubled from 200,000 cubic meters to 400,000 between 2023 and 2025, according to data from the Association of Producers, Processors, Marketers, and Exporters of Ornamental Stones of Angola (APEPA).
Regarding production last year, APEPA stated that the total volume of ornamental stone extraction generated more than 100 million dollars in revenue, in a sector that provides around 6,000 jobs.
“Exports account for more than 90% of our revenues and allow the inflow of foreign currency, namely dollars and euros,” emphasized the Association of Producers, Processors, Marketers, and Exporters of Ornamental Stones of Angola, as quoted by Rádio Nacional de Angola (RNA).
It should be noted that Angola extracts a wide range of ornamental stones, with a strong emphasis on granites, marbles, and limestones, mainly in the provinces of Huíla, Namibe, Cuanza-Sul, and Benguela.
Source: Economia & Mercado
