Key Market Indicators
Portugal's livestock production is projected to increase slightly to 2.3 million heads in 2026 from 2.3 million heads in 2021, according to average annual growth of 0.1%. Over the past 55 years, Portuguese livestock supply has declined at an average rate of 0.5% per year. The country came in 89th place in 2021, while Syria was ahead with 2.3 million heads. Brazil, India and the United States were ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. Portugal is expected to import $226.8 million worth of livestock in 2026, a 0.2% annual growth rate from $224.5 million in 2021. Since 1993, Portuguese livestock demand has risen 4.1% each year on average. Portugal ranked 24th in 2021, with Oman ahead at $224.5 million. Germany, Italy and the Netherlands were ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
