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Milk powder with fat content of >1.5% market in Portugal

Milk powder with fat content of >1.5% market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese milk powder market saw significant volume growth from 10 529 t in 2018 to 12 925 t in 2019, largely due to the stabilizing role of dairy cooperatives that guarantee full purchase from associated producers. This upward trend was briefly interrupted in 2020 when volume dipped to 12 472 t, but the decline was softened by EU public intervention measures that included purchasing and storing skimmed milk powder to protect the sector from market disturbances.

Market volume recovered to 13 201 t in 2021 as processors adopted advanced technologies for more efficient powder production, focusing on cost reduction and consistent quality. However, in 2022, volume fell back to 12 484 t amid global commodity price volatility and higher energy costs, which increased production expenses. During this period, continued EU intervention and specific regulatory updates, such as ministerial dispatches to assess market impact on consumer prices, provided a counterbalance.

From 2023 onward, volume growth resumed, reaching 14 150 t in 2024. This expansion was supported by ongoing investments in energy-efficient production technologies and optimized logistics, alongside updated EU regulations on price and quality standards. The persistent influence of cooperatives and the adoption of food safety certifications further reinforced market access and operational stability.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
    1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
      1. 4.1.1. In kind
        1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
        2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
        3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
        4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
      2. 4.1.2. In value
        1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
        2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
        3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
        4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
      1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
      2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, 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, 2018-2023
      1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
        1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
        2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
        3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  6. 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. 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. 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. 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 milk powder with fat content of >1.5% in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's production of milk powder with a fat content exceeding 1.5% has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 51 809 thousand US dollars, marking a robust increase of 21.9% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 29.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.9%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year3.7%2.1%21.9%8.9%
Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Globally, Portugal ranked as the 29th largest producer of milk powder with a fat content over 1.5% during the period from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of milk powder with fat content of >1.5%, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of milk powder with fat content of >1.5%, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Portugal produced 13 259 tonnes of milk powder with a fat content above 1.5%, up by 13.0% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 15.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 3.0%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year5.5%(3.0%)13.0%4.9%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk powder with fat content of >1.5% from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year contraction, Portugal's exports of milk powder with a fat content over 1.5% rebounded in 2021. Exports reached 3 255 tonnes, rising by 22.3% year-over-year. However, from 2018 to 2021, exports overall decreased by 41.4%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 16.3%. The lowest point was in 2020 at 2 662 tonnes, with the largest drop recorded in 2019 at 42.6%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(42.6%)(16.5%)22.3%(16.3%)
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Portugal's exports of milk powder with a fat content over 1.5% were widely dispersed across countries. Spain accounted for 26.2% of exports, France for 9.4%, and Italy for 9.3%, together making up just 44.9% of total flows. The remaining 55.1% was distributed among a broad range of other destinations.

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

After a two-year decline, Portugal's exports of milk powder with a fat content over 1.5% increased in 2021. Exports reached 12 538 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial rise of 22.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 39.9%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 15.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 10 218 thousand US dollars, with the largest drop occurring in 2019 at 43.1%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(43.1%)(13.8%)22.7%(15.6%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the partner landscape for Portugal's exports of milk powder with a fat content over 1.5% in value terms was diverse. Spain held 26.1% of exports, France 11.0%, and Italy 9.7%, together constituting only 46.7% of total flows. A significant 53.3% was directed to numerous other countries.

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 milk powder with fat content of >1.5% to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of milk powder with a fat content over 1.5% declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 3 197 tonnes, down by 5.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 30.7%, which translates to an annualized decline of 11.5%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(13.0%)(15.3%)(5.9%)(11.5%)
Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Portugal's imports of milk powder with a fat content over 1.5% in kind were highly concentrated. Spain accounted for 77.2% of total flows, with other countries making up the remaining share.

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

After a two-year decrease, Portugal's imports of milk powder with a fat content over 1.5% increased in 2021. Imports were valued at 13 277 thousand US dollars, up by 11.1% year-over-year. However, from 2018 to 2021, imports overall decreased by 5.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.8%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 11 951 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 12.1%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(12.1%)(2.9%)11.1%(1.8%)
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the country structure of Portugal's imports of milk powder with a fat content over 1.5% in value terms was strongly concentrated. Spain and Germany together accounted for 83.4% of total flows, with other partners forming a residual portion.

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

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