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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 Portuguese pork market maintained stable volume around 374 thousand tons in 2018-2019, supported by key domestic players like FRESBEIRA and MAPORAL strengthening the national value chain. However, market volume fell sharply to 310.5 thousand tons in 2020 as the sector adapted production to external regulatory and market factors within the European context.

After a further decline to 291.3 thousand tons in 2021, the market rebounded to 337.5 thousand tons in 2022, driven by innovations in chilled supply chains and the launch of new convenient frozen products such as Seara Shawaya. Growth continued in 2023 with volume reaching 360.9 thousand tons and value surging to 1 328 million $, fueled by a consumer preference shift toward fresh and chilled meat alongside strong export growth led by companies like ICM Pork expanding internationally.

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
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, K 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 pork in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Portugal's pork production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the value of pork output reached 673.3 million US dollars, marking a 13.6% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 10.1%, with an average annual decline of 3.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 829.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 10.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.7%	(6.0%)	(13.6%)	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of pork, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Portugal's pork production volume has dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 243.3 thousand tonnes of pork, representing a 10.8% decline from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 15.3%, averaging an annual reduction of 5.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 308.1 thousand tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2020 with an 11.5% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 7.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.2%	(11.5%)	(10.8%)	(5.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Portugal

Exports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, Portugal's pork export volumes declined. In 2021, the country exported 44.9 thousand tonnes of pork, an 8.6% decrease from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 42.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.5%. The peak volume was recorded in 2020 at 49.1 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 43.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.6%	43.7%	(8.6%)	12.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Spain, and Angola were the primary destinations for Portugal's pork exports by volume. China accounted for 29.7% of exports, Spain for 29.2%, and Angola for 6.9%, collectively representing 65.7% 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

After two years of growth, Portugal's pork exports in value terms declined. In 2021, exports amounted to 119.9 million US dollars, a modest contraction of 8.3% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 34%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 130.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 41.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.1%	41.8%	(8.3%)	10.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Spain, and Angola were the main destinations for Portugal's pork exports by value. China represented 27.8% of exports, Spain 27.1%, and Angola 8.5%, together accounting for 63.4% of total export value.

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 pork to Portugal

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Portugal's pork import volume increased. In 2021, the country imported approximately 92.8 thousand tonnes of pork, showing a moderate advance of 6.9% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 21.7%, with an average annual decline of 7.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 86.9 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 14.9% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.9%)	(14.0%)	6.9%	(7.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain was the principal source of pork imports to Portugal, accounting for 96.6% of total import volume, with other markets contributing minimally.

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 pork imports in value terms increased. In 2021, import volume totaled 324.8 million US dollars, a 10.1% rise from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 7.4%, with an average annual decline of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 294.9 million US dollars, while the largest decline was in 2019 at 9.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.1%)	(7.5%)	10.1%	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain remained the dominant source for Portugal's pork imports by value, with a share of 96.3% of total flows, while other markets accounted for a fragmented remainder.

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