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Food preparations for infants market in Portugal

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese market for infant food preparations expanded in volume and value from 2018 to 2020, supported by a stable regulatory framework that strictly governs infant formulas and complementary feeding, ensuring nutritional adequacy and safety. During this period, the modernization of dairy producers, part of the EU's common market organization, helped improve supply chain efficiency for milk-based ingredients.

Market volume dipped in 2021, a year when analysis of the UHT milk value chain highlighted the influential role of cooperatives and raw material negotiations, which affected input availability and costs. A sharp volume recovery to over 20,000 tonnes occurred in 2022, propelled by growing consumer demand for plant-based alternatives and a broader shift in preferences towards health-conscious and sustainable infant nutrition options.

In 2023, the market volume contracted to 14,840 tonnes while its value rose to $70.9 million, reflecting a clear trend towards premiumization. This was underpinned by continued innovation in infant products, focusing on enhanced food safety, clearer labeling, and the development of functional formulations aligned with evolving regulations and consumer expectations.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2023, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2019
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2019, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2019
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2019
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production food preparations for infants in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's production of food preparations for infants has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 76 876 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate 6.0% increase compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 12.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 65 177 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 4.9% occurring that same year. In contrast, the largest increase of 11.3% was observed in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.9%)	11.3%	6.0%	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Portugal ranked as the 8th largest producer of food preparations for infants worldwide by production volume.

Top producers of food preparations for infants, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of food preparations for infants, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Following two years of growth, Portugal's production of food preparations for infants declined in 2021. Output reached 19 020 tonnes, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 1.9%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 19 383 tonnes, with the largest increase of 2.1% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	2.1%	(1.9%)	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports food preparations for infants from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal's exports of food preparations for infants have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 10 558 tonnes, showing a modest 1.5% rise compared to the previous year. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 9.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 058 tonnes, with the largest drop of 13.4% occurring that same year. The largest increase of 3.5% was observed in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.4%)	3.5%	1.5%	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Angola, Sweden, and Spain were the largest buyers of food preparations for infants from Portugal, accounting for 26.7%, 16.5%, and 6.7% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented 49.9% of total exports, with a diverse range of smaller partners making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Portugal's exports of food preparations for infants in value terms have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, shipments were valued at 47 530 thousand US dollars, up by 4.6% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 37 189 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 19.4% occurring that year. The largest increase of 22.2% was observed in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.4%)	22.2%	4.6%	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Portugal's exports of food preparations for infants in value terms were not heavily concentrated. Angola, Sweden, and the Netherlands were the top destinations, accounting for 17.1%, 14.5%, and 10.0% of exports, respectively. Together, they captured 41.6% of total flows, indicating a relatively diversified export market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports food preparations for infants to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Portugal's imports of food preparations for infants totaled 7 399 tonnes, representing a significant 13.4% decrease year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports declined by 10.3%, with a compound annual decrease of 3.6%. The peak volume was recorded in 2020 at 8 548 tonnes, with the largest increase of 10.3% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.1%)	10.3%	(13.4%)	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain, Germany, and France were the primary sources for Portugal's imports of food preparations for infants in kind. They accounted for 55.2%, 12.2%, and 11.9% of imports, respectively, jointly making up 79.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Portugal's imports of food preparations for infants in value terms reached 26 656 thousand US dollars, contracting by 16.0% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 24 410 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2020 at 31 740 thousand US dollars. The largest increase of 30.0% occurred in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.2%)	30.0%	(16.0%)	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Germany, and France remained the leading sources for Portugal's imports of food preparations for infants in value terms. They accounted for 35.8%, 19.8%, and 16.8% of imports, respectively, with a combined share of 72.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io