Portugal: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese vegetable and melon market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Portugal

In value terms, vegetable and melon production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon yield in Portugal shrank modestly to X tons per ha, flattening at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable and melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the vegetable and melon harvested area in Portugal reached X ha, standing approx. at the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the vegetable and melon harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, the amount of vegetables and melons exported from Portugal soared to X tons, picking up by X% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable and melon exports from Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable and melon exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables and melons exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, purchases abroad of vegetables and melons was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable and melon to Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable and melon imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables and melons to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable and melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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