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Potato market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the fresh potato market volume in Portugal declined from 870 thousand tons to 746 thousand tons. This contraction was partly driven by increased quality requirements for potato skin, which pushed producers toward short-cycle varieties and greater industrial processing, reducing the supply of fresh table potatoes. Seasonal consumption drops and the need for cold storage to normalize summer-harvested lots further strained the supply chain.

Post-2020, the physical market size stabilized near 720-740 thousand tons, but its value fluctuated significantly due to rising production costs and inflationary pressure. The return to pre-pandemic consumption levels in 2021 coincided with high production expenses, leading to higher prices. By 2023, the average consumer price had risen to 1.16 €/kg, contributing to a market value increase to 294.9 million $ despite a slight volume dip to 720.3 thousand tons.

Looking ahead, the sector aims to stabilize cultivated area and improve year-round supply through investments in refrigerated storage. The launch of the collective brand 'Miss Tata' seeks to promote Portuguese potatoes domestically and internationally, potentially boosting exports. Implementation of traceability and sustainability certification requirements responds to EU market demands.

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. Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. 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 potato in Portugal

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of potato, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Portugal's potato production rebounded in 2021 after two years of decline. The country produced 413.3 K t of potatoes, representing a modest year-over-year increase of 0.9%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.4%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 409.6 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.7%)	(3.5%)	0.9%	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, Portugal's potato output was valued at 189.1 M $ US, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 16.6%. The lowest value occurred in 2020 at 162.3 M $ US, while the highest was recorded in 2019 at 191.1 M $ US. The most substantial decline of 15.1% took place in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	(15.1%)	16.6%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from Portugal

Exports in kind, K t

Portugal's potato export volumes showed notable fluctuations during the period. In 2021, exports reached 51.9 K t, reflecting a slight year-over-year increase of 1.2%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 70.8 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 82.7%. The most significant decline of 27.5% occurred in 2020. From 2018 to 2019, export volumes varied by a factor of 1.8 between their peak and trough.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	82.7%	(27.5%)	1.2%	10.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain, France, and Cabo Verde were the primary destinations for Portugal's potato exports by volume. Spain accounted for 51.5% of exports, France for 19.8%, and Cabo Verde for 8.4%. Together, these three markets represented 79.7% of Portugal's total potato 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

Portugal's potato export values exhibited considerable volatility during these years. In 2021, exports amounted to 23.8 M $ US, showing a substantial year-over-year increase of 16.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 31.9 M $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 88.6%. The most significant decline of 36.3% occurred in 2020. Export values fluctuated by a factor of 1.9 between their low in 2018 and high in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	88.6%	(36.3%)	16.9%	12.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and the Netherlands were the main markets for Portugal's potato exports by value, collectively accounting for 79.6% of total export flows.

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 potato to Portugal

Imports in kind, K t

Portugal's potato imports declined for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 380.9 K t, which represents a year-over-year decrease of 1.8%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 20.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.7%)	(1.1%)	(1.8%)	(7.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, France and Spain dominated Portugal's potato imports by volume, jointly accounting for 88.5% of total imports. The remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

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

Portugal's potato import values declined for the third consecutive year in 2021, totaling 97.2 M $ US, reflecting a modest year-over-year decrease of 2.5%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 25.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	(20.8%)	(2.5%)	(9.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and the Netherlands consistently led Portugal's potato imports by value. Spain accounted for 39.7% of imports, France for 39.6%, and the Netherlands for 14.4%. Together, these three countries represented 93.7% of total import flows.

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