Portugal: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese orange market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -11.6% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Orange Production in Portugal

In value terms, orange production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 35%. Orange production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of oranges in Portugal shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the yield indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, orange yield increased by +65.1% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 21% against the previous year. The orange yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of oranges production in Portugal declined slightly to X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 2.9% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the orange harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Orange Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, the amount of oranges exported from Portugal rose rapidly to X tons, picking up by 10% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -13.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 42%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, orange exports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for orange exports from Portugal, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, orange exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain totaled +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+9.0% per year) and Poland (+0.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for oranges exports from Portugal, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain stood at +2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+12.1% per year) and Germany (+38.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orange export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and Cabo Verde ($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 Germany (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orange Imports

Imports into Portugal

Orange imports into Portugal fell to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -13.2% on 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, orange imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 100%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main suppliers of orange imports to Portugal, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +10.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oranges to Portugal, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa stood at +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+11.2% per year) and Uruguay (+6.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orange import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 43%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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