Carrots and turnips market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh carrots and turnips in Portugal exhibited significant volatility from 2018 to 2023, with the total volume reaching 136.5 thousand tons in 2023 after a sharp decline to 83.6 thousand tons in 2019. This recovery represented a 24% increase over the starting point in 2018, highlighting a period of unstable but ultimately positive growth for the sector.

Domestic production was the dominant force behind these market swings, surging from 85.6 thousand tons in 2019 to over 133 thousand tons in 2020 and remaining high in subsequent years. While import volumes generally trended downward until 2021 before rising again, and exports showed considerable year-to-year variation, the substantial shifts in local output were the primary driver of the overall market volume changes throughout the period.

The market's lowest point coincided with reduced production and higher exports in 2019, whereas the peaks in 2021 and 2023 were underpinned by strong domestic harvests that outweighed the effects of trade flows, culminating in a robust supply available for Portuguese consumers.

Production carrots and turnips in Portugal

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2018-2021

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2018-2021

Carrot and turnip production in Portugal has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Portugal produced 140.9 thousand tonnes of carrots and turnips, marking a moderate 5.5% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 53.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 15.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 85.6 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 6.5%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 56.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Carrot and turnip production in Portugal has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output of carrots and turnips in Portugal was valued at 75 203 thousand US dollars, reflecting a gain of 12.2% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production value increased by 27.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 40 906 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 30.8%. The largest increase was observed in 2020 with a 63.9% rise.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Foreign supplies of carrots and turnips from Portugal declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Portugal exported 29 268 tonnes of carrots and turnips, down by 5.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 57.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.4%. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 31 045 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 67.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, France, Germany, and Spain formed the core of Portugal's carrot and turnip exports in kind. France accounted for 35.5% of exports, Germany for 23.3%, and Spain for 15.3%, together representing 74.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Portugal's carrot and turnip export value has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 15 625 thousand US dollars, showing only a marginal fluctuation compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, export value increased by 30.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.3%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, France, Germany, and Latvia were the key destinations for Portugal's carrot and turnip exports in value terms. France held 27.1% of export value, Germany 26.3%, and Latvia 11.1%, collectively accounting for 64.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of carrots and turnips to Portugal declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Portugal imported 22 766 tonnes of carrots and turnips, which is 9.7% less year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 39%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Spain clearly dominated Portugal's carrot and turnip imports in kind, accounting for 85.7% of total flows. Other countries each held significantly smaller shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Carrot and turnip shipments to Portugal from abroad declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 8 004 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate decline of 9.1% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, import value decreased by 38.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.0%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Spain concentrated most of Portugal's carrot and turnip imports in value terms, taking 83.1% of total flows. The remaining imports were fragmented across other markets.

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

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