Cheese in Portugal | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, Portugal exported $69.3M in Cheese, making it the 38th largest exporter of Cheese in the world. At the same year, Cheese was the 232nd most exported product in Portugal. The main destination of Cheese exports from Portugal are: Spain ($24M), Angola ($10.9M), Switzerland ($4.7M), France ($4.38M), and United States ($3.79M).

The fastest growing export markets for Cheese of Portugal between 2021 and 2022 were Spain ($15.9M), Angola ($2.76M), and Cape Verde ($1.34M).

Imports In 2022, Portugal imported $350M in Cheese, becoming the 27th largest importer of Cheese in the world. At the same year, Cheese was the 64th most imported product in Portugal. Portugal imports Cheese primarily from: Spain ($128M), France ($55.6M), Germany ($51.6M), Netherlands ($48.6M), and Italy ($26.6M).

The fastest growing import markets in Cheese for Portugal between 2021 and 2022 were Spain ($22.6M), France ($14.3M), and Netherlands ($11M).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as were at the forefront of shipping Cheese from Portugal to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$69.3M

IMPORTS (2022)$350M

NET TRADE (2022)-$280M

In 2022, Portugal exported $69.3M in Cheese. The main destinations of Portugal exports on Cheese were Spain ($24M), Angola ($10.9M), Switzerland ($4.7M), France ($4.38M), and United States ($3.79M).

In 2022, Portugal imported $350M in Cheese, mainly from Spain ($128M), France ($55.6M), Germany ($51.6M), Netherlands ($48.6M), and Italy ($26.6M).