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Portugal - Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal And Pellets - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Lucerne Meal and Pellets in Portugal - 2023

Price for Lucerne Meal and Pellets in Portugal (CIF) - 2023

The average lucerne meal and pellets import price stood at $320 per ton in June 2023, remaining stable against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 an increase of 19% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $323 per ton. From May 2023 to June 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +3.1% per month.

Price for Lucerne Meal and Pellets in Portugal (FOB) - 2022

The average lucerne meal and pellets export price stood at $351 per ton in 2022, increasing by 26% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lucerne meal and pellets export price increased by +98.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($475 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cabo Verde totaled $347 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cabo Verde (+0.4%).

Imports of Lucerne Meal and Pellets in Portugal

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets decreased by -10.3% to 49K tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 82% against the previous year.

In value terms, lucerne meal and pellets imports amounted to $11M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 88%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Lucerne Meal and Pellets in Portugal (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Spain	3.4	6.5	10.4	11.4	49.7%
Others	0.1	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	3.5	6.5	10.4	11.4	48.2%

Top Suppliers of Lucerne Meal and Pellets to Portugal in 2022:

Spain (49.0K tons)

Exports of Lucerne Meal and Pellets in Portugal

In 2022, overseas shipments of lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets were finally on the rise to reach 270 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease.

In value terms, lucerne meal and pellets exports soared to $95K in 2022. In general, exports saw a slight expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Lucerne Meal and Pellets in Portugal (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Cabo Verde	43.6	52.2	27.0	90.7	27.7%
Qatar	N/A	N/A	N/A	4.3	0%
Spain	47.7	7.8	N/A	N/A	-83.6%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	91.3	60.0	27.0	94.9	1.3%

Top Export Markets for Lucerne Meal and Pellets from Portugal in 2022:

Cabo Verde (261.2 tons)
Qatar (9.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for lucerne meal and pellets in Portugal. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10912000 - Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets

Country coverage:

Portugal

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Portugal
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023