Mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The market for mixes and doughs in Portugal stood at 20 819 tons in 2018, influenced by specific regulations for bakeries and pastry shops, including rules on labeling and storage of flours. The following year, volume fell to 17 388 tons as frozen doughs continued to replace traditional products in the hospitality sector. A rebound to 23 559 tons occurred in 2020, driven by the exclusion of these products from tax substitution rules, which lowered fiscal barriers, and by increased consumer demand for convenient, ready-to-use food options.

In 2021, the growth of Portugal's biscuit industry and a shift toward quick, tasty snacks supported demand for bakery mixes. The following year, new sanitary resolutions for starch, biscuits, flour and bread set clearer sales denominations and labeling requirements, while tax clarifications on ICMS substitution for pasta, biscuits and cakes provided further regulatory framework for the market.

By 2023, market volume had climbed to 25 652 tons and surged to 35 051 tons in 2024, reflecting sustained expansion without major reported disruptions in the latter years.

Production mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Portugal, the production value of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 40 118 thousand US dollars, marking a controlled reduction of 4.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 13.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Portugal ranked 13th globally in the production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits.

Top producers of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits, 2018-2021

World map of production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits, 2018-2021

In Portugal, the production volume of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was 29 118 tonnes, showing no significant change compared to 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, production decreased by 14.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.0%.

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

Exports mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year reduction, Portugal's cross-border shipments of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits increased. In 2021, exports amounted to 16 243 tonnes, up by 1.7% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 33.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 15 976 tonnes, with the largest decline of 29.0% occurring in that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Spain, the Netherlands, and France—together absorbed 87.8% of Portugal's total exports in kind of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits.

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 export value of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 23 023 thousand US dollars, indicating a moderate fall of 4.8% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 35.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.5%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets—Spain, the Netherlands, and France—remained central to Portugal's exports in value terms, together accounting for 83.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 10 171 tonnes, reflecting a slight decrease of 2.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 8.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain (29.2% of imports in kind), France (27.5% of imports in kind), and Germany (15.1% of imports in kind) formed the main group of sources for imports in kind of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits to Portugal, with a combined share of 71.9% 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

After a two-year decline, Portugal's imports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 25 970 thousand US dollars, representing a 14.3% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 5.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 22 729 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 17.0% occurring in 2019.

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

Over 2018 to 2021, Spain (32.0% of imports in value terms), France (25.2% of imports in value terms), and Germany (16.3% of imports in value terms) were the main suppliers of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits to Portugal, together comprising 73.5% of total imports in value terms.

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

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