Portugal: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Portugal

After five years of growth, the Portuguese fruit market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Fruit Production in Portugal

In value terms, fruit production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in Portugal fell to X tons per ha, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit harvested area in Portugal contracted to X ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, the amount of fruits exported from Portugal surged to X tons, rising by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Portugal, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Poland ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, the amount of fruits imported into Portugal dropped slightly to X tons, waning by X% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit to Portugal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), fourfold. Costa Rica (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Costa Rica (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Costa Rica, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Costa Rica (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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