Portugal: Sugar Crop Market 2025

Sugar Crop Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese sugar crop market reached $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption saw a perceptible decrease. Sugar crop consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Crop Production in Portugal

In value terms, sugar crop production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Sugar crop production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average sugar crop yield in Portugal stood at X tons per ha, flattening at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average sugar crop yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of sugar crops in Portugal totaled X ha, flattening at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The sugar crop harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Crop Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, approx. X tons of sugar crops were exported from Portugal; picking up by X% against the year before. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar crop exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of sugar crop exports from Portugal, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar crop export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, sugar crop export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Sugar Crop Imports

Imports into Portugal

Sugar crop imports into Portugal skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar crop imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest sugar crop supplier to Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sugar crop imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Algeria (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

In value terms, Algeria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar crops to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Algeria was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sugar crop import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a remarkable increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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