Portugal: Vegetable Market 2020

Vegetable Market Size in Portugal

The revenue of the vegetable market in Portugal amounted to $X in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Portugal vegetable consumption peaked of $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Production in Portugal

In 2017, approx. X tons of vegetables were produced in Portugal; growing by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the vegetable production attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the vegetable production stood at a somewhat lower level. Vegetable output in Portugal indicated a modest growth, which was largely conditioned by a slight increase of the harvested area and a measured growth in yield figures.

Average yield of vegetables in Portugal totaled X ton per ha in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015, when yield increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the vegetable yield attained their peak level of X ton per ha. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the vegetable yield stood at a somewhat lower level. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, vegetable harvested area in Portugal stood at X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, vegetable harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Portugal vegetable harvested area peaked of X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Exports from Portugal

In 2017, vegetable exports from Portugal totaled X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable exports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the vegetable exports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, vegetable exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, the total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable exports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. Over the period under review, the vegetable exports reached its peak figure level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Vegetable Exports by Country from Portugal

The Netherlands (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Spain (X tons) and China (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of vegetables in 2017. France (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the U.S. (X%). India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) occupied the weak share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Mexico ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the U.S., France, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Germany, India, Egypt and Portugal, which together accounted for a further X%.

China (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Export Prices by Country in Portugal

The vegetable export price in Portugal stood at $X per ton in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for vegetables attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the export prices for vegetables stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Italy ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports into Portugal

Vegetable imports into Portugal amounted to X tons in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the vegetable imports attained their peak volume of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, vegetable imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the vegetable imports attained their peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the vegetable imports failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Imports by Country into Portugal

In 2017, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the key importers of vegetables, together comprising X% of total imports. Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to vegetable imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Germany (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. France, Spain, the UK and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Belgium, the Netherlands and the U.S. decreased by -X%, -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries , the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Import Prices by Country in Portugal

The vegetable import price in Portugal stood at $X per ton in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable import price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for vegetables attained its maximum level of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Malaysia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform