Portugal: Other Cereals Market 2025

Other Cereals Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese other cereals market surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 21% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Other Cereals Production in Portugal

In value terms, other cereals production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 722%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of other cerealses in Portugal dropped to X tons per ha in 2021, remaining constant against 2020. Over the period under review, the yield indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, other cereals yield increased by +7.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 89%. The other cereals yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of other cerealses production in Portugal rose to X ha, increasing by 1.9% compared with 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the other cereals harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, overseas shipments of other cerealses increased by 125% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other cereals exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons) and Cyprus (X tons) were the main destinations of other cereals exports from Portugal, together accounting for 94% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Cabo Verde (with a CAGR of +105.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Cyprus ($X), Spain ($X) and Cabo Verde ($X) constituted the largest markets for other cereals exported from Portugal worldwide, together comprising 82% of total exports.

Cabo Verde, with a CAGR of +94.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average other cereals export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -42% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 266% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Italy (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, purchases abroad of other cerealses increased by 42% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 707%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, other cereals imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 181% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of other cereals imports to Portugal, together comprising 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +139.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest other cereals suppliers to Portugal were Poland ($X), Sweden ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 93% share of total imports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +100.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average other cereals import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 61%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+27.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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