Portugal: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese apple market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 28% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in Portugal

In value terms, apple production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. Apple production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of apples in Portugal surged to X tons per ha in 2021, jumping by 32% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, apple yield increased by +57.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 43%. The apple yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the apple harvested area in Portugal fell slightly to X ha, with a decrease of -2.7% compared with 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 5.9%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production reached the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, shipments abroad of apples decreased by -32.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 36%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from Portugal, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), ninefold. Cabo Verde (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain totaled +13.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-7.3% per year) and Cabo Verde (+6.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for apples exports from Portugal, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Cabo Verde, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain stood at +8.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-10.6% per year) and Cabo Verde (+6.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -19.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 9.5%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Colombia (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Apple Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, supplies from abroad of apples was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +67.4% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest apple supplier to Portugal, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-7.8% per year) and Poland (+42.7% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the largest apple suppliers to Portugal, with a combined 61% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Chile, Poland, the Netherlands and Italy, which together accounted for a further 31%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +60.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 30%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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