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Frozen fish and beef offal supplier to Angola – CFR Luanda

Updated Stanislav Tatarnikov, founder and CEO

ATC Group, a Warsaw-based trading company, offers Angolan importers and wholesalers full containers of frozen fish, beef offal and milk powder. We buy from EU-approved plants and selected fisheries and suppliers, and ship in 40ft reefer containers to Luanda or Lobito. We quote CFR, because Angolan law requires imports to be insured with an insurer authorised in Angola. We obtain the loading certificate before loading and send all documents at departure.

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What we offer for Angola

FamilyMost requested productsOriginContainerDetailed page
Frozen horse mackerel (carapau)Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus), 16+ to 25+ cm; jack mackerel (Trachurus murphyi), 300–900 g+
North-East and Central-East Atlantic; South-East Pacific (Chile, Peru)40' reefer at -18 °C, about 26 t net (25–27 t depending on product and packing), 20 or 30 kg cartonsFrozen Atlantic horse mackerel
Frozen mackerel (cavala)Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus), Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber colias), Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus)
North-East and Central-East Atlantic; Chile, Peru, China, Japan40' reefer at -18 °C, about 26 t net (25–27 t depending on product and packing), 20 kg cartonsFrozen mackerel
Other wild-caught fishSardinella (Sardinella aurita), herring (Clupea harengus), Pacific hake (Merluccius gayi)
North-East and Central-East Atlantic; South-East Pacific40' reefer at -18 °C, about 26 t net (25–27 t depending on product and packing)Frozen sardinella
Frozen beef offalLiver, kidneys, hearts, tripe (rumen), tails, lips, feet (burnt or bleached)
EU and South America40' reefer at -18 °C, about 26 t net (25–27 t depending on product and packing)Frozen beef liver
Milk powderSkimmed milk powder (SMP), full cream milk powder, fat filled milk powder (FFMP), in 25 kg bags
EUDry container: 20' 16–18 t; 40' 24–25 t (SMP)Skimmed milk powder

No pork, poultry or tilapia: since 26 June 2026, the import licence for pork, poultry meat and tilapia depends on buying at least 20 % of the quantity from Angolan producers. Chicken feet and paws are banned by the 2026 customs tariff. For Angola we therefore offer wild-caught fish, beef offal and milk powder.

Buyer's guide: frozen mackerel and horse mackerel for West Africa.

Ports and transit

  • Luanda: main port. The multipurpose terminal of the port of Luanda has 700 reefer plugs.
  • Lobito: second container port, which accepts reefer containers.
  • Transit: about 21–25 days from Le Havre, Antwerp or Rotterdam on a direct service, plus feeder time from Baltic ports. The exact transit is stated in each offer.
  • Port free time: reefer free time is short (about one week, depending on the carrier). Prepare the licence and clearance before the vessel arrives.
  • Incoterms: CFR Luanda or Lobito by default (we pay the freight; the importer insures the cargo with an insurer authorised in Angola, as Presidential Decree 205-A/19 requires). FOB on request. CIF only in the exceptions that decree allows, confirmed by the importer.

Documents and controls

  • Health certificate from the competent authority of the origin country; the plant approval number is stated on the health certificate.
  • Certificate of origin, invoice, packing list and bill of lading; proforma invoice for the import licence (accepted in English or French).
  • Loading certificate of the National Shippers' Council (CNC): mandatory for sea freight to Angola. We obtain it at the loading port, before loading; its number is shown on the bill of lading.
  • Before ordering, the importer obtains: its registration in the importers and exporters register (REI); the import licence on the foreign trade platform (valid 120 days); the sanitary import permit of the Veterinary Services Institute (ISV) for products of animal origin (valid 60 days, for one shipment).
  • Mass-consumption goods: beef, offal, several fish (including carapau, cavala and sardinella) and milk powder are on the list of Executive Decree 406/25. Their licence is non-automatic: the importer first consults the Angolan market and may have to show purchase contracts with national producers (Presidential Decree 213/23). Fish imports are limited according to consumption needs (Presidential Decree 39/26).
  • Pre-shipment inspection is no longer named in the 2023 rules, but some carriers still mention it. It is confirmed by the importer and its clearing agent before each loading. We arrange SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection and a temperature recorder on request.
  • Portuguese labelling and documents are confirmed by the importer and its clearing agent before production. We send all documents at loading.

Import requirements at a glance

Allowed productsFish, beef, offal and milk powder: allowed, under non-automatic licensing. Pork, poultry meat and tilapia: licence subject to buying at least 20 % from national producers (since 26/6/2026). Chicken feet and paws: banned. Fish imports limited according to consumption needs.
AuthoritiesMinistry of Industry and Commerce: REI and import licences. Veterinary Services Institute (ISV): sanitary import permit for animal products. National Shippers' Council (CNC): loading certificate. AGT (customs): clearance.
To obtain before shipmentBy the importer: REI; import licence (valid 120 days, proforma accepted in English or French); ISV permit (60 days, one shipment). By the exporter: loading certificate at the loading port.
InsuranceImports insured with insurers authorised in Angola; bought FOB, CFR or similar.
Documents on arrivalOrigin health certificate, certificate of origin, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, loading certificate, licence and sanitary permit.
ControlsPre-shipment inspection: no longer named in the 2023 rules, still mentioned by some carriers; confirmed by the importer and its clearing agent.
Typical port clearance timeConfirmed with your clearing agent. Reefer free time is short.
Duties and taxesSet by the Angolan customs tariff; amount confirmed by the importer and its clearing agent.

This reflects published regulation; the importer and their clearing agent confirm current requirements before each loading.

What sells in this market

  • Carapau and sardinellas: the most imported fish. Local carapau fishing is closed in July and August, and imports fill the gap. Buyers prefer 20 and 30 kg cartons.
  • Cavala (mackerel): tell us the species, size and carton weight: we quote against your specification.
  • Beef offal: liver, kidneys, hearts, tripe, tails, feet.
  • Milk powder: SMP, full cream milk powder and FFMP in 25 kg bags.
  • No pork, poultry or tilapia for Angola (20 % local purchase rule).

Entry routes

  • Luanda: main port, 700 reefer plugs at the multipurpose terminal.
  • Lobito: second port, reefer containers accepted.
  • Our role: delivery CFR Luanda or Lobito and loading certificate obtained at departure; insurance, clearance and inland transport arranged by the importer, to whom we supply the documents.

How to order

See also: How to buy from ATC Group.

  1. Tell us the species or product, size, volume and port (Luanda or Lobito).
  2. We send a firm CFR offer, valid for a few days, and the proforma invoice for your import licence.
  3. The contract or proforma invoice sets the price and Incoterm. Loading takes place 7 to 14 days after the order, once the licence and sanitary permit are in place.
  4. You obtain the licence and the sanitary permit, and insure the cargo in Angola. We obtain the loading certificate, arrange loading and send the documents at departure.

Frequently asked questions

Which frozen products do you offer for Angola?

Wild-caught fish (horse mackerel or carapau, mackerel or cavala, sardinella, herring, hake), beef offal (liver, kidneys, hearts, tripe, tails, lips, feet) and milk powder in 25 kg bags.

What do carapau, cavala and lambula mean?

They are Angolan market names: carapau for horse mackerel, cavala for mackerel, lambula for round sardinella (Sardinella aurita). Our offers always state the species and its Latin name.

Do you supply frozen pork or chicken to Angola?

No. Since 26 June 2026, Executive Decree 130/26 makes the import licence for pork and poultry meat depend on buying at least 20 % of the quantity from Angolan producers. Chicken feet and paws are banned by the 2026 customs tariff. We do not offer these products for Angola.

Do you offer tilapia or other farmed fish?

No. Tilapia is under the same 20 % local purchase rule. For Angola we offer wild-caught fish only.

Which authorisations does the importer need?

Registration in the REI, an import licence, and the sanitary permit of the Veterinary Services Institute for products of animal origin. For beef, offal, fish and milk powder, the licence is non-automatic: the importer first consults the Angolan market. The current procedure is confirmed by the importer and its clearing agent.

Why do you quote CFR and not CIF?

Presidential Decree 205-A/19 requires imports to be insured with insurers authorised in Angola, and bought FOB, CFR or on other terms without foreign insurance. So we pay the freight, and the importer insures the cargo in Angola.

What is the loading certificate and who handles it?

It is the certificate of the National Shippers' Council, mandatory for sea freight to Angola. We obtain it at the loading port before loading, and its number is shown on the bill of lading.

Is a pre-shipment inspection required?

The 2023 rules no longer name it, but some carriers still mention it. It is confirmed by the importer and its clearing agent. We arrange SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection if you request it.

Which documents do you provide?

The origin health certificate, certificate of origin, invoice, packing list, bill of lading and loading certificate, plus the proforma invoice for the licence. We send them at loading.

Which ports do you deliver to?

Luanda and Lobito.

How long is the transit?

About 21–25 days from Le Havre, Antwerp or Rotterdam on a direct service, plus feeder time from the Baltic. The exact transit is stated in each offer.

What is the minimum order?

One full 40ft reefer container. One container can combine several products, within the importer's licence. For milk powder, the minimum is one 20' dry container.

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