Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Portugal showed significant volatility. Starting at 6.4 million US dollars in 2018, when interest in organic and healthy products was increasing, the market fell to 4.9 million US dollars in 2019 but recovered to 5.4 million US dollars in 2020 due to heightened demand for functional and healthy foods during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic emphasized ingredients that support immunity and gut health, stimulating consumption.

In subsequent years, the market continued to adapt to changing preferences, including growing adoption of alternative flours such as cassava and oilseed flours. In 2021, despite a slight decline to 5.3 million US dollars, new players entered the market offering specialized and functional flours, including innovative insect flour approved by the European Food Safety Authority. Simultaneously, tighter European labeling and traceability regulations required greater transparency from producers.

By 2023, the market volume grew again to 5.4 million US dollars, approaching the 2020 level. This growth occurred against a backdrop of increasing focus on sustainability and functional benefits, as well as the spread of eco-friendly packaging and economical formats that made healthy flour more accessible. Shifts in consumer preferences toward products with natural ingredients and clear nutritional information continued to shape the market landscape.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Portugal

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Portugal ranked 28th globally in the production of flour or powder made from fruits and nuts.

Top producers of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2018-2021

World map of production of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2018-2021

In 2021, Portugal produced 671.6 tonnes of flour or powder from fruits and nuts, representing a 6.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production declined by 11.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 645.5 tonnes. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 14.9% decrease, while the biggest increase was seen in 2020, rising by 11.3%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of flour or powder from fruits and nuts in Portugal was valued at 4 633 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest decline of 7.1% from the year before. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 4 989 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 5.9%.

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

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a fourfold difference between these years. In 2021, Portugal exported 85 tonnes of flour or powder from fruits and nuts, showing a 7.6% contraction compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2020 at 92 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, surging by 255.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain remained the dominant export partner for Portugal in terms of flour or powder from fruits and nuts, accounting for 75.9% of total exports, with other markets making up the remainder.

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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over the period. The value of exports varied by a factor of 4.3, with the minimum recorded in 2018 and the maximum in 2020. In 2021, Portugal exported 586 thousand US dollars worth of flour or powder from fruits and nuts, marking an 8.2% gradual decline from 2020. The highest value was in 2020 at 638 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2019, jumping by 306.3%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Spain accounted for 73.6% of Portugal's total export value for flour or powder from fruits and nuts, while the rest was distributed among numerous other countries with smaller shares.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Portugal

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The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports fell to their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with an 11.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Portugal imported 1 899 tonnes of flour or powder from fruits and nuts, representing an 896.8% increase year-over-year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 168 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 13.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain was the primary source for Portugal's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts, holding 73.7% of total imports in volume, with the rest coming from other countries.

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

Portugal's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 1 251 thousand US dollars, up 17.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 24.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 855 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 48.4%. The biggest increase occurred in 2020, rising by 24.4%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom were the key import sources for Portugal in value terms, accounting for 32.4%, 17.9%, and 12.3% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 62.6% of total import flows.

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

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