Rice: Portugal is the fourth largest producer and largest consumer in Europe

Published 2024년 4월 8일

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In 2023, Portugal solidified its position as the fourth largest rice producer in the European Union and the highest per capita consumer of rice in Europe, with an annual consumption of 18 kg per person. The country saw a 10% increase in paddy rice production from the previous year, reaching approximately 171,000 tons, thanks to expanded cultivation areas and enhanced crop productivity. Portuguese rice production is primarily located along the estuaries of the Tagus, Sorraia, Sado, and Mondego rivers. Despite its substantial production, Portugal imports around 160,000 tons of rice, mainly needle and basmati types, and exports about 90,000 tons, predominantly carolina rice. The year also witnessed a shift in the economic balance of rice production, with changes in market prices for different rice varieties and a heightened focus on sustainability and environmental protection in the sector.

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Portugal ranks fourth in the European Union (EU) as a rice producer, behind Italy, Spain and Greece, and is the European country with the highest per capita consumption of this cereal, around 18 kg/year, four times higher than the European average . These are the conclusions of the document “Agricultural Campaign 2023” developed by COTArroz – Rice Skills Center. In 2023, in Portugal, around 171,000 tons of paddy rice were produced, which corresponds to an increase of around 10% compared to the previous campaign. “The increase in production is mainly related to the increase in sown area and the slight increase in crop productivity”, explains the report. “In this context, in 2010, Carolino rice had a market share of 38.3%, needle rice 49.4%, steamed rice 7.9% and basmati 2.6%. Currently, with regard to the quantity of rice consumed in the national market, needle rice has the largest market share with 50.4%, followed by carolina rice with 18.1%, basmati rice with 13 .4%, and steamed ...

Source: PTvidarural