Edible brassicas market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh edible brassicas in Portugal expanded significantly from 191.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 292.2 thousand tons in 2021. This growth was primarily driven by shifting consumer preferences towards convenience and healthier options, including increased demand for organic and locally sourced produce. The trend was further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which reinforced the demand for fresh and convenient food items, while advancements in cold chain logistics helped maintain product quality.

Market volume then contracted to 235.0 thousand tons by 2023. Rising inflation in Portugal led consumers to prioritize private-label products and promotions, while increased energy and raw material costs, such as fertilizers, raised production expenses. These factors collectively reduced both output and consumption during this period.

Throughout the period, the market saw structural shifts, including the growing share of private labels in supermarkets and the implementation of updated EU and national regulations on food labeling, organic production, and safety standards. Innovations like a joint venture applying artificial intelligence to agriculture also emerged, reflecting ongoing changes in the sector.

Production edible brassicas in Portugal

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2018-2021

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2018-2021

Portugal's production of edible brassicas has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 300.7 thousand tonnes, marking a 3.1% increase from 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production surged by 49.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 14.4%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

The value of edible brassicas production in Portugal has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 249.6 million US dollars, up 10.3% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production value increased by 51.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 14.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 158.7 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 3.5%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the biggest increase of 42.6%.

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

Exports edible brassicas from Portugal

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Export volumes of edible brassicas from Portugal have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 43 218 tonnes, showing a significant year-on-year rise of 10.5%. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 7.5%, averaging an annual decline of 2.6%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 38 859 tonnes, which also saw the largest drop of 16.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Spain, and Germany were the top markets for Portugal's edible brassicas exports in volume terms, accounting for 23.4%, 17.5%, and 15.8% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 56.7% 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

The value of edible brassicas exports from Portugal has grown for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 35 870 thousand US dollars, an 18.2% increase year-on-year. Despite this recent uptick, exports decreased by 6.3% between 2018 and 2021, with an average annual decline of 2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 28 801 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 24.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Portugal exported edible brassicas to many countries, with Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom as the largest destinations. However, even combined, these three markets accounted for only 48.5% of total export value, indicating a diverse export structure.

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

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

Imports edible brassicas to Portugal

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Imports of edible brassicas into Portugal have risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 34 732 tonnes, a modest increase of 1.6% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 7.6%, with an average annual decline of 2.6%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 31 029 tonnes, which saw the largest drop of 17.5%. In contrast, 2020 recorded the biggest increase of 10.2%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Spain dominated Portugal's edible brassicas imports in volume terms, accounting for 90.5% of total flows, effectively shaping the geographical structure of imports.

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

The value of edible brassicas imports into Portugal has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 26 131 thousand US dollars, up 11.4% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import value grew by 9.6%, averaging an annual increase of 3.1%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 22 094 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 7.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain remained the primary source for Portugal's edible brassicas imports in value terms, holding an 84.0% share of total flows. The remaining imports were spread across various other countries.

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

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