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Sunflower-seed oilcake market in Portugal, 2026

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The sunflower-seed oilcake market in Portugal showed a clear cyclical pattern between 2018 and 2023. Market size began at 33 493 thousand USD in 2018, then contracted over the next two years to 25 886 thousand USD in 2020. This downward trend reversed sharply by 2023, when the market expanded to 38 713 thousand USD, marking a significant recovery above the starting point.

This market movement was mirrored in domestic production, which fell from 27 947 thousand USD in 2018 to 25 109 thousand USD in 2020 before rising to 35 721 thousand USD in 2023. Concurrently, imports dropped from 11 379 thousand USD to 6 201 thousand USD from 2018 to 2020, then recovered to 10 529 thousand USD in 2023, supporting the market's overall growth in the latter period.

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
1. 4.1. In value
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020, 2023
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2023
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, 2023, K $ 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, K $ 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 sunflower-seed oilcake in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's sunflower-seed oilcake production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 25 109 thousand US dollars, marking a slight year-over-year decrease of 1.9%. From 2018 to 2020, production fell by 10.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.4%)	(1.9%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Portugal ranked as the 17th largest producer of sunflower-seed oilcake globally.

Top producers of sunflower-seed oilcake, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sunflower-seed oilcake, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Portugal produced 107.2 thousand tonnes of sunflower-seed oilcake, a 16.6% drop from 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 27.6%, averaging an annual decline of 10.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2021 at 107.2 thousand tonnes, with the steepest year-over-year fall of 16.6% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.5%)	0.4%	(16.6%)	(10.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower-seed oilcake from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Portugal exported 33 430 tonnes of sunflower-seed oilcake, a 15.4% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 18.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.9%. The largest year-over-year increase was in 2019 at 16.6%, while the biggest decline was in 2020 at 11.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.6%	(11.8%)	15.4%	5.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain were the primary destinations for Portugal's sunflower-seed oilcake exports by volume. The United Kingdom accounted for 46.7% of exports, Ireland for 25.7%, and Spain for 14.6%, together making up 87.0% of total export volumes.

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, K $ US

The export market for sunflower-seed oilcake from Portugal showed volatility during the observed period. In 2021, exports were valued at 13 253 thousand US dollars, a sharp 144.4% rise from 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 5 424 thousand US dollars, with a year-over-year decline of 14.3% that year. The difference between the peak in 2021 and the trough in 2020 was 2.4 times.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.4%	(14.3%)	144.4%	31.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa were the key markets for Portugal's sunflower-seed oilcake exports by value. The United Kingdom represented 38.7% of export value, Ireland 22.3%, and South Africa 17.5%, collectively accounting for 78.5% 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 sunflower-seed oilcake to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's sunflower-seed oilcake imports fell for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled approximately 8 460 tonnes, a 71.4% decrease from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports dropped by 83.5%, with an annualized decline of 45.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.9%)	(24.3%)	(71.4%)	(45.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain, Ukraine, and France were the main sources of sunflower-seed oilcake imports to Portugal by volume. Spain contributed 55.2% of imports, Ukraine 22.4%, and France 19.9%, together representing 97.4% of total import volumes.

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, K $ US

Portugal's sunflower-seed oilcake imports declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports were valued at 2 295 thousand US dollars, a 63.0% reduction from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 79.8%, with an annualized decline of 41.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.0%)	(23.3%)	(63.0%)	(41.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Ukraine, and France were the largest suppliers of sunflower-seed oilcake to Portugal by value. Spain accounted for 49.5% of import value, Ukraine for 26.8%, and France for 21.4%, together making up 97.7% 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