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$171.3M of latest reported imports and $51.6M of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Cabo Verde import opportunities
where to source next
Explore Cabo Verde's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.
Latest imports$1.1B2024 reported value
Import CAGR-8.0%Three-year reported change
GDP$2.7BLatest reported value
GDP per capita$5.2KLatest reported value
Trade openness51.5%Reported share of GDP
Cabo Verde import opportunities
What makes this an attractive import market?
Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.
Current import base
$1.1B in imports
Cabo Verde recorded $1.1B in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of -8.0%.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with supply
Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.
Import market overview
Find products where demand and sourcing options meet
This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.
Cabo Verde imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $1.1B of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.
Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.
Top import opportunities
Products and supplier context to review
The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.
| Rank | Product | Market size | Demand growth | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Projected imports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $171.3MLatest imports | +7.6% | 26 | 1470 | ITADeclining | $213.4M |
| 2 | HS 270799Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.s. in heading no. 2707 | $17.0MLatest imports | +34.2% | 2 | 7984 | FRASlowing | $33.3M |
| 3 | HS 252329Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | $19.6MLatest imports | +3.7% | 6 | 9673 | PRTDeclining | $21.9M |
| 4 | HS 260111Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated | $13.8MLatest imports | +122.9% | 1 | 10000 | AUSGrowing | $26.9M |
| 5 | HS 160414Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | $9.6MLatest imports | +32.4% | 6 | 9924 | CHNDeclining | $18.8M |
| 6 | HS 870333Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity exceeding 2500cc | $14.5MLatest imports | +9.2% | 13 | 8073 | MARDeclining | $18.8M |
| 7 | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $13.2MLatest imports | +6.7% | 18 | 9463 | PRTDeclining | $16.0M |
| 8 | HS 020714Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen | $17.3MLatest imports | +16.7% | 20 | 3144 | BRAStable | $27.5M |
| 9 | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $7.7MLatest imports | +19.3% | 8 | 9479 | NLDAccelerating | $13.1M |
| 10 | HS 721420Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling | $10.0MLatest imports | +6.0% | 9 | 7626 | PRTDeclining | $11.9M |
| 11 | HS 170199Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | $10.3MLatest imports | +3.4% | 9 | 7678 | BRADeclining | $11.4M |
| 12 | HS 100630Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | $17.7MLatest imports | +4.9% | 15 | 3441 | THAAccelerating | $20.5M |
| 13 | HS 040221Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight) | $11.3MLatest imports | +3.0% | 12 | 5016 | BELGrowing | $12.4M |
| 14 | HS 220300Beer: made from malt | $8.1MLatest imports | +4.8% | 13 | 8374 | PRTDeclining | $9.3M |
| 15 | HS 160415Fish preparations: mackerel, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | $4.9MLatest imports | +12.6% | 3 | 9998 | CHNAccelerating | $7.0M |
| 16 | HS 870380Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion | $6.1MLatest imports | +26.5% | 12 | 4156 | CHNGrowing | $11.9M |
| 17 | HS 040120Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6% (by weight) | $5.5MLatest imports | +8.5% | 7 | 9194 | PRTSlowing | $7.0M |
| 18 | HS 150790Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | $6.5MLatest imports | +3.1% | 9 | 8343 | PRTDeclining | $7.2M |
| 19 | HS 847910Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the like | $4.2MLatest imports | +15.6% | 5 | 9299 | HUNGrowing | $6.4M |
| 20 | HS 760421Aluminium: alloys, hollow profiles | $3.1MLatest imports | +20.3% | 8 | 9535 | CHNDeclining | $5.4M |
| 21 | HS 160100Meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood, and food preparations based on these products | $6.1MLatest imports | +6.4% | 11 | 5303 | PRTDeclining | $7.3M |
| 22 | HS 160232Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus) | $3.9MLatest imports | +10.5% | 12 | 7446 | NLDSlowing | $5.3M |
| 23 | HS 100590Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | $4.7MLatest imports | -0.6% | 6 | 8891 | ARGDeclining | $4.7M |
| 24 | HS 722211Steel, stainless: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of circular cross-section | $2.2MLatest imports | +32.4% | 1 | 10000 | PRTAccelerating | $4.2M |
| 25 | HS 730890Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.s. in heading no. 7308 | $5.5MLatest imports | +5.5% | 16 | 4621 | PRTDeclining | $6.4M |
| 26 | HS 150990Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, other than virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | $6.0MLatest imports | +4.0% | 8 | 5152 | PRTGrowing | $6.7M |
| 27 | HS 020329Meat: of swine, n.e.s. in item no. 0203.2, frozen | $4.9MLatest imports | +20.1% | 9 | 3665 | BRADeclining | $8.5M |
| 28 | HS 020230Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | $5.8MLatest imports | +9.8% | 6 | 3855 | BRASlowing | $7.7M |
| 29 | HS 100119Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed | $4.6MLatest imports | +11.4% | 5 | 4324 | LTUAccelerating | $6.4M |
| 30 | HS 040690Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406 | $6.9MLatest imports | +9.9% | 10 | 2935 | PRTDeclining | $9.1M |
| 31 | HS 701090Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | $3.9MLatest imports | +8.1% | 13 | 5635 | PRTDeclining | $4.9M |
| 32 | HS 382450Mortars and concretes: non-refractory | $1.8MLatest imports | +27.0% | 5 | 9824 | PRTDeclining | $3.6M |
| 33 | HS 210690Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10 | $9.2MLatest imports | +5.4% | 22 | 1821 | PRTDeclining | $10.7M |
| 34 | HS 721499Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section | $3.1MLatest imports | +3.0% | 5 | 9249 | PRTDeclining | $3.3M |
| 35 | HS 490700Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title | $2.2MLatest imports | +12.5% | 4 | 9969 | PRTDeclining | $3.2M |
| 36 | HS 190110Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for infant use, put up for retail sale | $2.9MLatest imports | +5.6% | 6 | 7875 | PRTSlowing | $3.4M |
| 37 | HS 382200Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material | $2.5MLatest imports | +12.4% | 18 | 7124 | PRTGrowing | $3.6M |
| 38 | HS 761290Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no mechanical or thermal equipment | $3.1MLatest imports | +8.7% | 6 | 5867 | ESPDeclining | $4.0M |
| 39 | HS 030611Crustaceans: frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water | $1.5MLatest imports | +34.9% | 1 | 10000 | SENAccelerating | $3.0M |
| 40 | HS 220299Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009 | $5.0MLatest imports | +3.7% | 20 | 3371 | PRTDeclining | $5.6M |
| 41 | HS 080810Fruit, edible: apples, fresh | $2.7MLatest imports | +5.1% | 4 | 8607 | PRTDeclining | $3.1M |
| 42 | HS 230990Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding | $2.6MLatest imports | +6.2% | 13 | 8443 | PRTDeclining | $3.1M |
| 43 | HS 150910Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | $2.6MLatest imports | +21.5% | 8 | 5103 | ESPDeclining | $4.6M |
| 44 | HS 870322Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc | $6.1MLatest imports | +6.7% | 19 | 2383 | CHNDeclining | $7.4M |
| 45 | HS 230910Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding | $1.5MLatest imports | +39.0% | 9 | 9355 | PRTDeclining | $2.8M |
| 46 | HS 200520Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen | $2.4MLatest imports | +9.8% | 11 | 7818 | PRTDeclining | $3.1M |
| 47 | HS 854449Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 80 volts, not fitted with connectors | $3.2MLatest imports | +2.9% | 19 | 5782 | PRTDeclining | $3.5M |
| 48 | HS 870421Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 | $5.2MLatest imports | +2.4% | 16 | 2840 | PRTStable | $5.6M |
| 49 | HS 151790Edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516 | $2.3MLatest imports | +6.7% | 7 | 8192 | PRTSlowing | $2.8M |
| 50 | HS 200989Juice: of any single fruit or vegetable n.e.c. in heading no. 2009, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | $2.7MLatest imports | +4.1% | 11 | 7194 | PRTSlowing | $3.0M |
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Product sectors
Which sectors carry the most demand?
HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.
| Sector | Products | Market size | Opportunity | Average growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS2 sector 00HS2 00 | 2 | $179.1M | $64.4M | +13.5% |
| Prepared meat and fishHS2 16 | 4 | $24.5M | $35.5M | +15.5% |
| Mineral fuelsHS2 27 | 1 | $17.0M | $29.5M | +34.2% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 4 | $31.9M | $29.0M | +11.2% |
| Meat and edible meat offalHS2 02 | 3 | $28.1M | $21.6M | +15.5% |
| Salt, sulphur, earths and stoneHS2 25 | 1 | $19.6M | $21.5M | +3.7% |
| Ores, slag and ashHS2 26 | 1 | $13.8M | $20.1M | +122.9% |
| Dairy produce and eggsHS2 04 | 3 | $23.7M | $18.9M | +7.1% |
| Iron and steelHS2 72 | 3 | $15.2M | $17.8M | +13.8% |
| CerealsHS2 10 | 3 | $27.1M | $16.9M | +5.3% |
| Animal and vegetable fatsHS2 15 | 4 | $17.4M | $15.9M | +8.8% |
| Pharmaceutical productsHS2 30 | 1 | $13.2M | $15.6M | +6.7% |
Supply gaps
Where supplier concentration deserves attention
The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.
| Product | Market size | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Share gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 260111Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated | $13.8M | 1 | 10000 | AUS | 74.9% |
| HS 722211Steel, stainless: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of circular cross-section | $2.2M | 1 | 10000 | PRT | 100.0% |
| HS 030611Crustaceans: frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water | $1.5M | 1 | 10000 | SEN | 98.3% |
| HS 160415Fish preparations: mackerel, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | $4.9M | 3 | 9998 | CHN | 100.0% |
| HS 490700Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title | $2.2M | 4 | 9969 | PRT | 99.8% |
| HS 160414Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | $9.6M | 6 | 9924 | CHN | 99.6% |
| HS 382450Mortars and concretes: non-refractory | $1.8M | 5 | 9824 | PRT | 99.1% |
| HS 252329Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | $19.6M | 6 | 9673 | PRT | 98.3% |
Supplier landscape
Which supplier markets appear most often?
These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.
PRT
Portugal
27 screened products
$137.8MCalculated opportunity across these rowsITA
Italy
1 screened products
$51.6MCalculated opportunity across these rowsCHN
China
5 screened products
$40.5MCalculated opportunity across these rowsBRA
Brazil
4 screened products
$31.6MCalculated opportunity across these rowsFRA
France
1 screened products
$29.5MCalculated opportunity across these rowsAUS
Australia
1 screened products
$20.1MCalculated opportunity across these rowsNLD
Netherlands
2 screened products
$17.3MCalculated opportunity across these rowsMAR
Morocco
1 screened products
$16.9MCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Cabo Verde import opportunity index
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.
What are the import opportunities?
They are product and supplier combinations in Cabo Verde's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.
What does supplier concentration mean?
The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.
How should sourcing teams use this page?
Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Cabo Verde.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.