Citrus fruit jJams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees and pastes in Portugal contracted significantly from USD 5.4 million in 2018 to USD 2.2 million in 2021. It then experienced fluctuations, rising to USD 2.6 million in 2022 before dipping again and reaching USD 2.5 million in 2024.

Portuguese production standards are anchored by longstanding legislation defining marmalade as a product made from quince, which has provided regulatory consistency. In 2024, the renovation of the traditional bakery Padaria Formosa underscored the continued presence of artisanal manufacturing within the market.

Production citrus fruit jJams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes in Portugal was valued at 609 thousand US dollars, marking a 40.1% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 60%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 26.3%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 45.0% decrease, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020, at 21.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Portugal produced 142.5 tonnes of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes, representing a sharp decline of 42.9% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 60%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -26.3%. The largest increase was observed in 2020, at 11.6%.

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

Exports citrus fruit jJams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. In 2021, Portugal's exports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes reached 304 tonnes, showing a substantial rise of 265.4% compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 83 tonnes, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 50.8%. The peak-to-trough amplitude from 2020 to 2021 was 3.7 times.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain (22.2% of exports in kind), France (21.2% of exports in kind), and Germany (11.6% of exports in kind) were the primary buyers of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes from Portugal, collectively accounting for 55.0% of total exports in kind.

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

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. In 2021, Portugal exported 672 thousand US dollars worth of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes, up by 243.8% from 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 195 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline in 2019 at 40.5%. Volumes peaked in 2021 and reached their lowest in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 3.4 times.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain (22.6% of exports in value terms), France (20.3% of exports in value terms), and Switzerland (10.6% of exports in value terms) consistently led the country structure of exports in value terms, jointly representing 53.6% 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 citrus fruit jJams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Portugal imported a total of value_last_year tonnes, down by 7.3% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 59.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -25.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy and Spain accounted for the majority of imports in kind of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes to Portugal, while other markets played a less significant role.

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

After a two-year decrease, imports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes into Portugal increased. In 2021, imports totaled 2 297 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a 2.0% uptick from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 45.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 18.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2 253 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline also in 2020 at 38.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain and Italy were the dominant suppliers of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, or pastes to Portugal, together capturing 89.6% of total imports in value terms, with other partners forming a less significant background.

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

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