Preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Portuguese market for preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in physical terms expanded from 18 571 t to 26 069 t, despite a sharp contraction to 16 187 t in 2020. The market's value followed a similar pattern, falling to 19 684 thousand US dollars in 2020 before rebounding strongly to 40 159 thousand US dollars by 2023. The recovery and subsequent growth from 2021 onward was supported by a rising consumer demand for plant-based ingredients, driven by greater awareness of sustainability and health, which increased consumption of vegetable-based food products.

From 2023, the market began adapting to new European Union marketing standards for fruits and vegetables, including processed products like those preserved in vinegar or acetic acid. These rules, which are being implemented gradually and will be fully enforced from January 2025, establish specific requirements for labeling, packaging, and commercialization. This regulatory shift is shaping market practices and influencing consumer behavior in Portugal.

Production preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's production of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts rebounded in 2021 after two years of decline. Output was valued at 15 262 K $ US, representing a significant 13.4% increase compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 13%, which translates to an annualized decline of 4.5%. The lowest point was recorded in 2020 at 13 458 K $ US, with the largest year-on-year drop of 12.6% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Portugal produced 11 506 tonnes of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, marking a 4.9% increase from 2020. Despite this recent uptick, production fell by 15.8% over the 2018-2021 period, equivalent to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.6%. The lowest output was in 2020 at 10 968 tonnes, while the peak was reached in 2019 with 14 233 tonnes. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020, when production dropped by 22.9%.

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

Exports preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal's exports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts grew for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 1 116 tonnes—an 18.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 timeframe, however, exports decreased by 5.3%, averaging an annual decline of 1.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 841 tonnes, which also saw the sharpest drop of 28.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, France, Spain, and Angola were the primary destinations for Portugal's preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts exports in volume terms. France accounted for 28.9% of exports, Spain for 21.0%, and Angola for 13.2%. Together, these three markets represented 63.1% of total export flows.

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 preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in value terms continued to rise in 2021, marking the second year of growth. Export value reached 2 749 K $ US, up 16.7% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 2.8%, with an annualized growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 141 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 20.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, France, Spain, and Angola consistently led as the top markets for Portugal's preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts exports in value terms. France held 28.5% of export value, Spain 21.4%, and Angola 16.1%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 66.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts surged in 2021, reaching 8 578 tonnes—a sharp 39.2% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 41.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 12.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 7.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain dominated Portugal's imports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in volume terms, accounting for 76.3% of total imports. The remaining imports were distributed among a variety of smaller suppliers.

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 two years of decline, Portugal's imports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in value terms rebounded strongly in 2021. Import value reached 13 050 K $ US, a steep 52.1% increase year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 49.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 14.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 8 582 K $ US, which also saw a decline of 1.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain remained the leading supplier of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Portugal in value terms, accounting for 70.4% of total imports. The remainder was spread across numerous other countries.

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

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