Portugal: Brewing Dregs Market 2025

Brewing Dregs Market Size in Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese brewing dregs market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption enjoyed temperate growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Brewing Dregs Production in Portugal

In value terms, brewing dregs production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +6.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. Brewing dregs production peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Brewing Dregs Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, shipments abroad of brewing or distilling dregs and waste decreased by -1.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 7,818%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, brewing dregs exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 8,074% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for brewing dregs exports from Portugal, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by France (X tons), with a 2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain totaled +53.7%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for brewing or distilling dregs and waste exports from Portugal, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain totaled +64.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average brewing dregs export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 49% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Brewing Dregs Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, supplies from abroad of brewing or distilling dregs and waste increased by 54% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 433%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, brewing dregs imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 833% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of brewing dregs imports to Portugal.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +260.6%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest brewing dregs suppliers to Portugal.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +244.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average brewing dregs import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 75% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-2.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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