Not roasted malt market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese not roasted malt market volume rose from 44 106 t in 2018 to 50 591 t in 2019, primarily due to a sharp contraction in export volumes. This period saw growing consumer interest in craft beers, which increased demand for specialized malts, alongside industry investments in sustainable production technologies. In 2020, market volume fell to 46 528 t as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, increased freight costs, and created trade uncertainties.

By 2023, market volume had recovered to 48 484 t, even though domestic production declined to 45 695 t. This recovery was supported by a continued drop in exports, while imports also decreased. The market faced persistent challenges, including a notable increase in barley prices, ongoing global trade and logistics bottlenecks, and the gradual implementation of stricter EU environmental regulations, which raised compliance costs for producers.

In 2024 and 2025, import levels stabilized around 15 000–16 000 t, while exports exhibited significant volatility, including a steep decline in 2025. The introduction of new EU regulations on food packaging and environmental labeling in 2025 imposed additional clarity and accessibility requirements, affecting market participants. Throughout the entire period, consistent regulatory pressure for sustainable practices and emission reductions, aligned with European green mandates, shaped industry dynamics.

Production not roasted malt in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's production of not roasted malt declined in value for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 21 273 K $ US, marking a modest 8.3% decrease from 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production fell by 18.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 6.5%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2020, Portugal produced 56 159 t of not roasted malt, representing a slight increase of 2.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.7%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 55 027 t, which also saw the largest decline of 6.9%.

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

Exports not roasted malt from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal's exports of not roasted malt increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 25 191 t, up 1.5% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 12.9%, with a CAGR of -4.5%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 18 337 t, which experienced the largest decline of 36.6%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 35.4% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Angola, Nigeria, and Ethiopia were the top buyers of not roasted malt from Portugal. Angola accounted for 35.7% of exports in kind, Nigeria for 26.9%, and Ethiopia for 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented 72.1% of Portugal's total exports in kind.

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 exports of not roasted malt in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports were valued at 11 378 K $ US, showing a 7.5% gain compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 16.6%, with a CAGR of -5.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 218 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 39.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 28.7% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Angola, Nigeria, and Ethiopia formed the main cluster of markets for Portugal's not roasted malt exports in value terms. Angola held a 37.2% share, Nigeria 25.1%, and Ethiopia 9.2%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 71.5% of total export 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 not roasted malt to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of not roasted malt increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 17 488 t, up 15.1% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 25.7%, with a CAGR of 7.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 13 900 t, which did not see a decline.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain was the dominant source of not roasted malt imports to Portugal, accounting for 98.2% of total imports in kind.

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 imports of not roasted malt in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 8 674 K $ US, which is 24.3% higher than the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 41.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 12.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain clearly dominated as the supplier of not roasted malt to Portugal, capturing 94.8% 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