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Fresh or chilled pork market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled pork in Portugal fluctuated significantly between 2018 and 2023. After peaking at 350 thousand tonnes in 2019, consumption declined over the next two years, falling to 272.3 thousand tonnes in 2021. A strong recovery followed, with the market expanding to 311.7 thousand tonnes in 2022 and reaching 335 thousand tonnes in 2023.

The growth in 2023 was accompanied by a 5.4% increase in sales of fresh and chilled pork, reflecting stronger domestic demand for the product. This period also saw a notable 32.2% rise in live swine exports from Portugal, which influenced the availability of animals for domestic slaughter and processing.

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, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2023, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 fresh or chilled pork in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Portugal's fresh or chilled pork production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, output was valued at 610.2 million US dollars, representing a significant 15.5% drop compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 10.3%, with an average annual decline of 3.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 778.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 14.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.4%	(7.2%)	(15.5%)	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Fresh or chilled pork production in Portugal has fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Portugal produced 217.3 thousand tonnes, down 12.7% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 14.8%, with an average annual decline of 5.2%. The peak was in 2019 at 285.5 thousand tonnes, which saw an 11.9% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping 12.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.9%	(12.8%)	(12.7%)	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh or chilled pork from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, fresh or chilled pork exports from Portugal have rebounded. In 2021, exports totaled 14 275 tonnes, up 27.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 7.2%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 2.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 11 227 tonnes, while the largest decline of 21.3% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.3%)	(7.2%)	27.2%	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and Germany were the main destinations for Portugal's fresh or chilled pork exports by volume. Spain accounted for 57.9% of exports, France for 11.1%, and Germany for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 77.4% of total export flows.

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, M $ US

Following two years of contraction, Portugal's fresh or chilled pork exports have increased. In 2021, exports reached 41.4 million US dollars, marking a sharp 31.6% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 4.9%, with an average annual decline of 1.7%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 31.5 million US dollars, while the largest decline of 20.3% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.3%)	(9.4%)	31.6%	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom were the key markets for Portugal's fresh or chilled pork exports by value. Spain accounted for 54.9% of export value, France for 14.6%, and the United Kingdom for 8.1%. Combined, these three countries represented 77.6% of total export flows.

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 fresh or chilled pork to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Portugal's fresh or chilled pork imports have increased. In 2021, imports totaled 69 303 tonnes, showing a 4.1% gain year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 23.5%, with an average annual decline of 8.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 66 544 tonnes, while the largest decline of 15.5% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.5%)	(13.1%)	4.1%	(8.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain was the dominant supplier of fresh or chilled pork to Portugal, accounting for 97.8% of total imports by volume. The remaining share was distributed among a diverse group of other countries.

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, M $ US

Following two years of decline, Portugal's fresh or chilled pork imports have risen. In 2021, imports were recorded at 250.1 million US dollars, up 7.9% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 9.7%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 3.3%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 231.8 million US dollars, while the largest decline of 8.9% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.9%)	(8.1%)	7.9%	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Spain concentrated 97.7% of Portugal's fresh or chilled pork imports by value. The remaining volume was shared among many countries, each with smaller individual shares.

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