Grapes market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese grape market volume grew from 833 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 895 thousand tonnes in 2019, supported by regulatory harmonization with EU legislation and sector-wide support policies, despite challenges from grape diseases like mildew and scorch. Market size stabilized around 884 thousand tonnes in 2020 as administrative measures such as electronic harvest declarations and domestic wine promotion campaigns were rolled out.

A significant surge to over 1 million tonnes occurred in 2021, driven by the continued national viticulture support program and vineyard restructuring schemes (VITIS), which enhanced productivity. This growth was interrupted in 2022 when severe drought conditions reduced the harvest, pulling market volume down to 942 thousand tonnes.

The market rebounded to 1.03 million tonnes in 2023, fueled by the expanding production and commercialization of seedless grape varieties and experimental flavors like cotton candy, notably from major producers such as Herdade Vale da Rosa. Concurrently, strengthened international promotion of Portuguese wines and updated rules for vineyard conversion under the CAP strategic plan provided further impetus for the sector.

Production grapes in Portugal

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Portugal was among the world's leading grape producers from 2018 to 2021, ranking 19th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of grapes, 2018-2021

World map of production of grapes, 2018-2021

In 2021, Portugal produced 977.7 K t of grapes, marking a significant 14.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 21.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.8%. The only decline occurred in 2020, when production fell by 1.3%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Grape production in Portugal increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. The output was valued at 2 606 M $ US, representing a 29.0% rise from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 45%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 13.2%.

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

Exports grapes from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal's grape export volume declined for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 2 516 t, which was a 26.3% decrease year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 33.5%, with an annualized decline of 12.7%. The peak was in 2019 at 3 922 t, when exports saw their largest increase of 3.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain (40.3% of exports in kind), Poland (15.9%), and the Netherlands (11.5%) were the main markets for Portugal's grape exports, collectively accounting for 67.8% 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

Portugal's grape export value declined for the second consecutive year in 2021, standing at 6 706 K $ US, down 17.0% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 20.9%, with an annualized decline of 7.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 780 K $ US, when exports increased by 3.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain (37.2% of exports in value terms), Poland (20.2%), and Cabo Verde (11.0%) were the primary buyers of Portuguese grapes, together comprising 68.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports grapes to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's grape import volume increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 38 628 t, up 13.5% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 11.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 33 801 t, when imports declined by 2.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain (61.5% of imports in kind), Chile (11.5%), and Peru (7.7%) remained the main suppliers of grapes to Portugal, jointly forming 80.8% of total import volume.

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 grape import value increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, amounting to 77 957 K $ US, reflecting a substantial 21.4% year-over-year improvement. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value rose by 18.8%, with a CAGR of 5.9%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 58 696 K $ US, when imports saw their largest decline of 10.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain (56.5% of imports in value terms), Chile (12.8%), and Peru (9.9%) consistently served as the main sources for Portugal's grape imports, together accounting for 79.3% of total import value.

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

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