The Cart Group hereby informs the market, the operators of the agri-food sector and the general public that, through Cart Protein, the Group’s company responsible for the promotion and development of livestock production, it has taken the decision to definitively cease the import of frozen pork, guaranteeing from now on the supply of this category exclusively through national production.
This milestone represents a historic advance on the path to food self-sufficiency, economic sovereignty and reaffirms the Group’s commitment to the sustainable development of the country, consolidating the substitution of imports by domestic supply, with a direct impact on market stability.
This decision was only possible thanks to the consistent growth of national production capacity, driven by the collective effort of the sector’s agents, the evolution of production conditions and the progressive integration of family and business producers in a more organized value chain. It is important to underline, clearly, that the Cart Group does not produce pork: it fosters and supports the productive ecosystem, through technical assistance, promotion of good practices, organization of the chain and stimulation of the connection between producers and the market. All the merit of this milestone belongs, first of all, to the Angolan producers who have embraced the challenge of making Angola an increasingly self-sufficient country.
It is worth remembering that, in previous moments, the market faced supply constraints and variability of conditions that, at times, imposed greater external dependence. The current context, however, is substantially different: greater reliability in production, progressive improvement of sanitary practices and standards, capacity reinforcement and more efficient coordination between producers, cooperatives, logistics and distribution. These factors ensure that it is no longer justifiable for Angola to continue importing frozen pork when it has a growing and proven capacity to produce what it consumes domestically.
The competitiveness of the pig chain depends, to a large extent, on the cost and availability of feed, especially corn and soybeans, which represent the largest portion of the cost of production. The reinforcement of the national supply of these raw materials, with greater supply stability and less dependence on imports, contributes to a more efficient cost structure, reduces exchange rate pressure and favors greater price predictability along the chain, from the producer to the final consumer.
By eliminating the need for imports, we directly contribute to:
- Price stabilisation and predictability for the market and producers;
- Generation of national income, replacing foreign exchange with domestic production;
- Strengthening food safety and reducing external risks;
- Creation of economic opportunities along the entire livestock value chain.
In line with this strategic vision, the Cart Group calls on other importers and operators to prioritize national production, strengthening the domestic market, valuing the work of Angolan producers and accelerating the construction of a more robust, resilient and sustainable economy.
Cart thus reaffirms its conviction that the development of Angola must necessarily involve strengthening national production, valuing producers and creating a modern, efficient and sustainable agri-food system.
Producing in Angola, for Angola and the World, this is the commitment that will continue to guide all the actions of the Cart Group, which only grows and grows.
THE COMMUNICATION OFFICE
