Chicken meat and offal market in Portugal, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese chicken meat and offal market grew from 311 thousand tons in 2018 to over 321 thousand tons by 2020, supported by integrated producers like Grupo Avimosa and certified suppliers such as Green Trading, which ensured quality and efficient logistics. During this period, the market expanded its offerings with new frozen seasoned cuts, breaded products, and skewers, catering to evolving consumer preferences and niche segments like Halal-certified chicken, which helped drive volume growth.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 shifted consumer behavior towards frozen products for longer shelf life and storage convenience, sustaining market volume despite supply chain adjustments. Producers reinforced hygiene protocols and safety certifications to ensure product integrity, aligning with heightened health concerns. This demand for frozen chicken continued into 2021, even as the overall market size experienced a slight dip to 316 thousand tons amid regulatory adjustments on labeling and traceability that required investment from producers.

From 2022 onward, the market rebounded strongly, reaching 359 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was fueled by new entrants focusing on premium and sustainable products, coupled with stricter labeling and packaging regulations that enhanced transparency. Policies promoting full product traceability and the rise of organic and welfare-certified chicken segments further stimulated consumer confidence and market expansion, while leading players consolidated their positions with technological investments in production and distribution.

Production chicken meat and offal in Portugal

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2018-2021

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2018-2021

Portugal's chicken meat and offal production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 300.0 K t, marking a slight increase of 0.9% compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 2.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.9%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Portugal's chicken meat and offal production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 492.1 M $ US, up 9.7% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 3.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 439.5 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 7.8%.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Portugal's exports of chicken meat and offal rebounded in 2021. Exports reached 25 997 t, a sharp increase of 51.4% compared to 2020. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 16.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 5.8%. The lowest point was in 2020 at 17 174 t, following the largest drop of 33.8% in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and Angola were the key destinations for Portugal's chicken meat and offal exports in volume terms. Spain accounted for 49.6% of exports, France for 9.3%, and Angola for 6.1%, together making up 65.0% of total 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, M $ US

Following two years of losses, Portugal's chicken meat and offal exports in value terms increased in 2021. Exports totaled 42.6 M $ US, a significant rise of 64.6% from the previous year. Despite this, exports decreased by 16.1% between 2018 and 2021, with an annualized decline of 5.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 25.9 M $ US, after the largest decline of 39.8% in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain, France, and Angola were the main markets for Portugal's chicken meat and offal exports in value terms. Spain held 53.4% of exports, France 10.0%, and Angola 8.2%, collectively representing 71.6% of total 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 chicken meat and offal to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

After two years of contraction, Portugal's imports of chicken meat and offal increased in 2021. Imports reached 42 242 t, a modest rise of 3.4% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 16.4%, with a compound annual decline of 5.8%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 40 858 t, which also saw the largest drop of 11.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, the Netherlands, and France were the primary sources for Portugal's chicken meat and offal imports in volume terms. Spain accounted for 68.5% of imports, the Netherlands for 10.5%, and France for 9.8%, together comprising 88.9% of total flows.

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, M $ US

After two years of decline, Portugal's imports of chicken meat and offal in value terms rose in 2021. Imports totaled 95.1 M $ US, a significant increase of 14.4% from 2020. However, between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 13.1%, with a compound annual decline of 4.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 83.1 M $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 14.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain was the dominant source for Portugal's chicken meat and offal imports in value terms, accounting for 75.1% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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

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