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Beer market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The beer market volume in Portugal grew from 627 million liters in 2018 to 740 million liters in 2022, with a notable contraction to 592 million liters in 2020 followed by a strong recovery. In value terms, the market expanded from USD 610 million to USD 722 million over the same five-year period, reflecting similar growth dynamics.

Domestic production of beer reached 832 million liters in 2022, its highest point in the period, while the country consistently exported more than 190 million liters annually, maintaining a net exporter position. Imports, though smaller in volume, peaked at 106 million liters in 2022.

In the years following 2022, import volumes declined to 56 million liters by 2025, whereas export volumes remained elevated between 177 million and 195 million liters, continuing the established trade surplus for Portuguese beer.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2022, M l
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2022, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M l
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, M l
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, M l
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M l
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K l
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, M l
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, M l
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M l
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K l
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, M l
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, M l
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M l
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K l
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, M l
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, M l
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M l
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K l
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, M l
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, M l
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beer in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2019, Portugal's beer output reached its peak value at 769.1 million US dollars. This was followed by a significant decline of 13.8% in 2020, bringing the value down to 663.4 million US dollars. In 2021, production rebounded with a moderate increase of 9.4%, reaching 725.5 million US dollars.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.8%	(13.8%)	9.4%	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, M l

In 2019, beer production in Portugal peaked at 767.9 million liters, marking a 2.7% increase from the previous year. However, in 2020, output fell sharply by 7.7% to 708.7 million liters. By 2021, production showed a slight recovery, rising 1.7% to 720.9 million liters. Over the entire 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 3.6%, with an average annual decline of 1.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, M l

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	(7.7%)	1.7%	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beer from Portugal

Exports in kind, M l

Portugal's beer exports grew for two consecutive years, reaching a high of 213.1 million liters in 2020. In 2019, exports increased by 3.4%. However, in 2021, export volumes declined by 11.1% to 189.5 million liters. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 5.6%, with an average annual decline of 1.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, M l

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	2.6%	(11.1%)	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, China, and France were the primary destinations for Portugal's beer exports by volume. Spain accounted for 44.2% of exports, China for 10.7%, and France for 9.4%. Together, these three markets represented 64.4% of Portugal's total beer export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Portugal's beer exports in value terms declined for two years, hitting a low of 160.1 million US dollars in 2020. In 2019, exports fell by 6.9%. In 2021, exports remained relatively stable year-over-year, reaching 160.5 million US dollars. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 7.2%, with an average annual decline of 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.9%)	(0.6%)	0.3%	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain, France, and China were the key markets for Portugal's beer exports by value. Spain led with 32.9% of export value, followed by France at 14.9% and China at 13.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 61.6% of Portugal's total beer export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beer to Portugal

Imports in kind, M l

In 2019, Portugal's beer imports were at their lowest point in the period, totaling 79.5 million liters. Imports then surged by 21.0% in 2020, reaching a peak of 96.2 million liters. In 2021, imports decreased by 7.3% to 89.1 million liters. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 10.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, M l

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.1%)	21.0%	(7.3%)	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain dominated Portugal's beer imports by volume, supplying 82.2% of total imports. The remaining imports were distributed among various other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Portugal's beer imports in value terms grew for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 63.1 million US dollars, up 13.1% from the previous year. In 2019, imports hit a low of 49.5 million US dollars, declining by 11.9% that year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value increased by 12.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.9%)	12.7%	13.1%	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Spain was the leading supplier of beer to Portugal in value terms, accounting for 71.6% of total imports. Other trading partners held relatively smaller shares in the import market.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io