Portugal: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese vegetable market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase 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. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Vegetable Production in Portugal

In value terms, vegetable production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a perceptible increase 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. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Portugal declined to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined 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 harvested area of vegetables in Portugal fell modestly to X ha, declining by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, vegetable exports from Portugal surged to X tons, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. The total export volume 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export value 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

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

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($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 amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Portugal, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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