Fresh grapes market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese fresh grape market volume grew from 831 thousand tons in 2018 to over 1 million tons in 2023, marked by a notable peak in 2021. This expansion was interrupted in 2022 when production and market size contracted, a shift that coincided with a severe drought. Major national producers like Herdade Vale da Rosa responded by initiating vineyard irrigation earlier in the season to secure output, highlighting how weather extremes directly impacted annual supply.

Industry dialogue and innovation shaped the market's development throughout the period. The sector's profile was reinforced by events like the 2018 Annual Wines of Portugal Forum, which focused on production and commercialization. Furthermore, experimental cultivation of novel varieties, such as cotton candy-flavored grapes, began in Portugal by 2022, signaling a move towards diversified consumer offerings. Investments in seedless and natural varieties continued, aiming to align with evolving consumption trends.

Looking ahead, concrete plans for capacity expansion emerged, with Herdade Vale da Rosa aiming to double its table grape output to 8 000 tons within five years. This commitment to scaling production, alongside the growing commercial availability of innovative grape types, points to a continued focus on enhancing both the volume and variety of fresh grapes available in the national market.

Production fresh grapes in Portugal

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Portugal ranked 19th globally in fresh grape production between 2018 and 2021.

Top producers of fresh grapes, 2018-2021

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2018-2021

In 2021, Portugal produced 977.7 thousand tonnes of fresh grapes, representing a solid 14.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 21.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 1.3%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Portugal's fresh grape production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 2 582 million US dollars, marking a 28.9% rise from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 46.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.5%.

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

Exports fresh grapes from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Fresh grape exports from Portugal declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Portugal exported 2 456 tonnes of fresh grapes, reflecting a 26.9% year-over-year reduction. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 33.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 851 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 3.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Poland, and the Netherlands formed the core group of markets for Portugal's fresh grape exports in volume terms. Spain accounted for 41.0% of exports, Poland for 16.2%, and the Netherlands for 11.8%, together representing 68.9% 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, K $ US

Fresh grape exports from Portugal declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 6 487 thousand US dollars, marking a strong 17.8% decrease compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 20.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 491 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 3.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, three main markets—Spain, Poland, and Cabo Verde—together absorbed 69.7% of Portugal's total fresh grape exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Fresh grape imports to Portugal increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume totaled 36 262 tonnes, marking a 13.6% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 31 220 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Chile, and Peru were the main sources for Portugal's fresh grape imports in volume terms. Spain accounted for 64.5% of imports, Chile for 12.1%, and Peru for 8.3%, together making up 84.8% 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, K $ US

Fresh grape imports to Portugal increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume reached 72 921 thousand US dollars, up by 22.5% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 19.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 52 534 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain, Chile, and Peru were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of Portugal's fresh grape imports in value terms. Spain accounted for 59.2% of imports, Chile for 13.6%, and Peru for 10.8%, with a combined share of 83.6% of total flows.

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

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