Intra-Sectoral Competitiveness of Angola

The study investigated intra-sectoral competiveness of Angola. Using Balassa (1965) index measure, competitiveness was identified in Angola’s 12 sectors. The most competitive sector was found to be textiles with 121 product lines with revealed comparative advantage (RCA)≥1. It is followed by metals sector with 50 product lines in it. The third competitive sector is chemicals and allied industries with 48 product lines. The least competitive sector is transportation with only two product lines. It is followed by miscellaneous sector with only four product lines. There was no competitiveness recorded in the following sectors: animal and animal products; vegetable products; and foot wear/head gear. Angola’s competitiveness is heavily concentrated in textiles yet it does not generate much in exports revenues which mainly come from oil and diamonds. The recommendation is that Angola should diversify its economy and improve competitiveness in individual sectors.