Provisionally preserved vegetables market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the market for provisionally preserved vegetables in Portugal reached 22 378 t, supported by the free movement of plant materials within the EU Single Market and hygiene regulations for fruit and vegetable operators that facilitated production and trade. The market then contracted to 18 859 t in 2019, even as consumer interest in plant-based foods began to grow, indicating other short-term adjustments in supply chains.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 affected global supply chains, while national targets to expand organic farming area and double processing capacity for biological products reflected shifting consumer preferences. By 2022, extreme weather conditions increased prices for vegetables such as pumpkin and carrot, influencing production and consumption patterns. Concurrently, plant-based food sales rose by 20% since 2020, and inflation had a smaller impact on plant-based product prices, further steering consumer behavior.

Market volume fell to 13 324 t by 2023. Import and export flows remained volatile through 2025, with imports jumping to 8 699 t and exports rising to 8 420 t that year, indicating significant shifts in trade dynamics for preserved vegetables.

Production provisionally preserved vegetables in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2019, Portugal's output of provisionally preserved vegetables was valued at 15 585 thousand US dollars, marking a decrease of 14.8% compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2019, Portugal produced 16 205 tonnes of provisionally preserved vegetables, remaining relatively stable compared to 2018.

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

Exports provisionally preserved vegetables from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports bottomed in 2019 at 582 tonnes and peaked in 2021 at 1 300 tonnes, showing a 2.2-fold difference. In 2021, Portugal exported 1 300 tonnes of provisionally preserved vegetables, marking an increase of 20.7% compared to 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 34.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 85.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Italy, and Brazil were the top contributors to Portugal's exports in kind. Spain accounted for 43.3% of exports, Italy for 28.8%, and Brazil for 6.8%, jointly making up 79.0% of total 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The period saw a trough in 2019 and a peak in 2021, with an 8-fold amplitude. In 2021, Portugal's export volume of provisionally preserved vegetables was recorded at 1 554 thousand US dollars, showing a steep rise of 133.3% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 194 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019 at 49.0%, while the largest increase was in 2020 at 243.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Spain, and Brazil remained the main buyers of provisionally preserved vegetables from Portugal in value terms. Italy accounted for 61.2% of exports, Spain for 11.1%, and Brazil for 6.5%, jointly forming 78.7% of total exports.

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

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

Imports provisionally preserved vegetables to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Volumes dropped to a minimum in 2021 and climbed to their maximum in 2020, a 2.7-fold shift. In 2021, Portugal's imports of provisionally preserved vegetables came to 2 816 tonnes, which is 63.3% lower compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 7 677 tonnes. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 137.2%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Spain dominated the country structure of imports in kind, accounting for 88.5% of total flows, while other destinations were relatively small.

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

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports fell to their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, showing a fluctuation of 2.3 times. In 2021, Portugal's import volume of provisionally preserved vegetables was recorded at 3 217 thousand US dollars, down by 54.9% year-on-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 174 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019 at 57.4%, while the largest increase was in 2020 at 124.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain effectively concentrated imports in value terms of provisionally preserved vegetables to Portugal, with a share of 91.5% of total flows.

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

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