Trade between Angola and China reached $10.8 billion during the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing China's position as Angola's largest trading partner and highlighting the continued expansion of commercial ties between the two countries.
The figures were announced by China's Ambassador to Angola, Zhang Bin, who said bilateral trade is expected to reach last year's total of $20.8 billion by the end of the year if current trends continue. He attributed the strong performance to growing commercial activity and closer engagement between businesses from both countries.
According to the ambassador, Chinese companies continue to show strong interest in the Angolan market, with several business delegations visiting the country this year to explore investment opportunities across multiple sectors. He noted that commercial exchanges have intensified as companies seek new partnerships and projects.
People-to-people exchanges have also increased, according to the ambassador, reflecting growing business travel and broader economic interaction between the two countries.
China has remained Angola's largest trading partner for years, with bilateral trade largely driven by strong commercial cooperation and expanding investment links. Officials from both countries say they expect economic relations to continue strengthening as new business projects move forward.
The latest figures underscore the resilience of one of Africa's largest bilateral trading relationships, with Beijing and Luanda continuing to deepen economic cooperation through trade, investment and expanding business exchanges.
