Portugal: Lentil Market 2025

Lentil Market Size in Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese lentil market increased by 369% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lentil Production in Portugal

In value terms, lentil production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 19%. Lentil production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lentils in Portugal was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of lentils production in Portugal stood at less than X ha, approximately equating the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Lentil Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, overseas shipments of lentils increased by 5.8% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 164%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lentil exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 137%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons) were the main destinations of lentil exports from Portugal, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +41.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Cabo Verde ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for lentil exported from Portugal worldwide, together accounting for 88% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +42.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average lentil export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and France ($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 Cabo Verde (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lentil Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lentils increased by 84% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 226%. 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, lentil imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 202%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest lentil supplier to Portugal, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, lentil imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Argentina (X tons), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada amounted to +18.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+5.9% per year) and Argentina (+11.0% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lentils to Portugal, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at +23.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+8.7% per year) and Argentina (+16.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lentil import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 29% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lentil import price increased by +71.5% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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