Which export products helped Angola’s economy grow during the 1970s?

During the 1970s, Angola’s economy experienced rapid growth driven by the export of several key commodities. The primary products that fueled this economic expansion included coffee, sisal, diamonds, and petroleum.1

While this period saw significant economic activity, it is important to note that this growth was fundamentally inequitable. The prosperity was largely concentrated within a small settler class, while the majority of the Angolan population faced systemic exploitation, including forced labor and suppressed prices for their agricultural goods. This profound inequality served as a major catalyst for the rise of nationalist movements in the country.1