Portugal

Portugal’s population is approximately 10.6 million. Due to a deficit in the trade balance of agricultural and food goods Portugal relies heavily on imports to supply its population. Fish and seafood, tree nuts and other consumer-oriented products offer U.S. exporters the best opportunities in Portugal. Portugal is also an excellent entry point into the EU market. English is widely spoken, the population is friendly toward Americans, and the country has one of the lower commercial cost business environments in Western Europe.

Office of Agricultural Affairs

U.S. Embassy, Madrid

Covers the countries of Portugal and Spain.

34-91-587-2555

agmadrid@fas.usda.gov

U.S. Embassy in Portugal

Best Products Prospects

Product Category	2018 Portuguese Imports	5-Year Average Import Growth (% Value)	Key Constraints	Attractiveness for U.S. Exporters
Wine & Beer	$258 M	5%	Competition from other EU member states.	Growing interest in U.S.-style beers and wines.
Tree Nuts	$113 M	7%	Complying with all import requirements.	Reliable domestic market for U.S. almonds, pistachios, and walnuts.
Distilled Spirits	$136 M	-1%	Complying with all import requirements and legal format of alcohol containers.	Increasing interest in U.S. distilled drinks. The average import growth from the U.S. in the last 5 years was 41 percent.
Fish, Fresh or Chilled	$403 M	4%	Competition from other EU member states and third countries.	Good reputation of U.S. fish and seafood. High per capita consumption.
Pet Food	$186 M	3%	Complying with all import requirements.	Good image of U.S. products. Innovative products are attractive. The average import growth from the U.S. in the last 5 years was 43 percent.
Fish, Frozen	$559 M	5%	Competition from other EU member states and third countries.	Good reputation of U.S. fish and seafood. High per capita consumption.

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Best Product Prospects Based on Growth Trends