Portugal: Food Processing Ingredients 2025

In 2024, Portugal imported $413 million worth of agricultural, fish, and forestry products from the United States, up 40 percent compared to the previous year. Outside the European Union Member States, the United States was the third main origin of Portuguese agricultural and related imports. Portugal is a net importer of agricultural and related products. The agri-food industry is a strategic sector for Portugal, in terms of economics, employment, regional development, and food sovereignty, among others. With a robust and dynamic food and beverage industry and a well-developed and export-oriented food and beverage industry, Portugal’s food processing sector continues to offer opportunities for U.S. food ingredients. This report provides guidance to U.S. companies interested in exporting food products to Portugal, including an overview of the country's economic situation, market structure, and export requirements.