Sub Product
Fresh Beef, Frozen Beef
Last Updated
2026-07-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Portugal Raw Beef market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 1 sampled export transactions for Portugal are summarized.
- 2 export partner companies and 2 import partner companies are mapped for Raw Beef in Portugal.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-23.
Raw Beef Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Portugal
2 export partner companies are tracked for Raw Beef in Portugal. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Raw Beef export intelligence in Portugal, including 1 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code -.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Raw Beef in Portugal
1 sampled Raw Beef transactions in Portugal include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Raw Beef sampled transaction unit prices by date in Portugal: 2025-12-26: 2.00 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-26 | 1X4*** ****** ******** *********** *********** ***** *** ****** | 2.00 USD / kg | (Portugal) | (Philippines) |
Top Raw Beef Export Suppliers and Companies in Portugal
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(Portugal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-23
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Portugal)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-23
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Others
Portugal Export Partner Coverage
2 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Portugal export network depth for Raw Beef.
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Raw Beef Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Portugal: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
2 import partner companies are tracked for Raw Beef in Portugal. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 4.2% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Raw Beef in Portugal
5 sampled Raw Beef import transactions in Portugal provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Raw Beef sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Portugal: 2026-06-29: 6.93 USD / kg, 2026-06-26: 6.90 USD / kg, 2026-06-12: 13.17 USD / kg, 2026-06-12: 17.09 USD / kg, 2026-06-12: 8.83 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | LOS *** ******** *********** ** ******** ** ** ******* ******* *********** | 6.93 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-06-26 | LOS *** ******** *********** ** ******** ** ** ******* ******* *********** | 6.90 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-06-12 | CAR** ************ ** ** ******* ****** ****** * *********** | 13.17 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-06-12 | CAR** ************ ** ** ******* ****** ****** * *********** | 17.09 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-06-12 | CAR** ************ ** ** ******* ****** ****** * *********** | 8.83 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Raw Beef Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Portugal
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(Portugal)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-23
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Portugal)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-23
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Portugal Import Partner Coverage
2 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Raw Beef in Portugal.
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormChilled/Frozen
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Raw beef in Portugal is a domestic consumption market with structural import dependence within the EU supply network. Portuguese cattle and beef production has notable regional concentration, with Alentejo holding close to half of the national bovine herd (2018), and the North and Azores also material producers. Sector data indicates a beef self-sufficiency level around the mid-50% range (e.g., 53.8% in 2018), with imports exceeding domestic production in recent years. Trade statistics for bovine meat (CN 0201; 0202) show Portugal as a clear net importer by value (e.g., 2023 imports about EUR 832 million vs exports about EUR 85 million).
Market RoleNet importer (intra-EU import-dependent market) with limited exports
Domestic RoleImportant livestock sector with regional and GI-linked (DOP/IGP) beef production, but not sufficient to meet national consumption
Market GrowthGrowing (2000–2018 (historical context in sector analysis))recovery and increase in consumption after early-2010s lows
Specification
Secondary Variety
- Carne Arouquesa DOP (Arouquesa breed)
- Carne Barrosã DOP (Barrosã breed)
- Carne Mirandesa DOP (Mirandesa breed)
- Carne Maronesa DOP (Maronesa breed)
- Carnalentejana DOP (Alentejana breed)
- Carne Mertolenga DOP (Mertolenga breed)
- Carne Marinhoa DOP (Marinhoa breed)
- Carne dos Açores IGP (Azores)
Physical Attributes
- EU carcass classification is based on conformation and fat cover (EUROP scale), which is widely used in EU beef price reporting and commercial specifications.
- GI/DOP schemes often describe meat/fat color ranges and succulence/organoleptic characteristics linked to breed and production area.
Grades
- EU carcass categories A–E (adult bovine categories)
- EU conformation classes S/E/U/R/O/P (EUROP; S optional by Member State)
- EU fat cover classes (1–5, with possible subdivisions by Member State)
Packaging
- Vacuum-packed cuts and/or controlled-atmosphere packaging are explicitly referenced in Portuguese DOP beef specifications (alongside carcasses/quarters), with refrigerated or frozen presentation depending on product.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Cow-calf or mixed cattle farms (often extensive grazing) → finishing (where applicable) → slaughterhouse → cutting/deboning → chilled/frozen packing → domestic distribution and retail/foodservice; imports enter via EU trade channels and, for third countries, via EU Border Control Posts.
Temperature
- Under EU hygiene rules, post-mortem chilling must ensure temperatures not exceeding 7°C for meat and 3°C for offal, and these temperatures must be maintained during storage and transport (subject to specific derogations under defined conditions).
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is highly sensitive to cold-chain integrity; freezing is permitted/used for longer storage, with EU rules requiring freezing without undue delay for meat intended to be frozen.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Animal Health HighA foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) incursion affecting Portugal or the wider Iberian/EU cattle movement network could trigger immediate eradication actions and strict regional movement restrictions on susceptible animals and their products, severely disrupting domestic slaughter throughput, intra-EU trade flows, and buyer acceptance.Maintain contingency sourcing options, require supplier biosecurity protocols, and monitor EU/WOAH animal health notifications; ensure rapid traceability readiness to support zoning-based continuity where applicable.
Supply Dependence MediumPortugal’s bovine meat market is structurally import-dependent (imports materially exceed exports by value), so supply or price shocks in main origin countries (notably nearby EU suppliers) can quickly transmit to Portuguese availability and margins.Diversify approved origins within the EU, use forward contracts where feasible, and maintain cold-storage buffers for frozen items to smooth short-term shocks.
Climate MediumDrought and water restrictions are identified as adverse factors for the cattle sector, affecting pasture availability, feed costs, and producer income stability, with downstream impacts on raw beef supply and pricing.Prioritize suppliers with drought-resilient grazing/feed plans, secure feed supply contracts, and incorporate climate-risk screening in supplier qualification.
Infrastructure MediumSector SWOT identifies gaps such as the absence of a proximity slaughterhouse network, which can increase transport distances, costs, and animal welfare/logistics complexity, especially for smallholders and GI-linked regional systems.Map slaughter/cutting capacity by region, pre-qualify alternative plants, and plan transport routes and scheduling to reduce delays and welfare risks.
Regulatory Compliance MediumEU requirements on temperature control, official controls, and beef labelling/traceability are strict; non-compliance can lead to detention, rejection, or market withdrawal, especially for imported consignments and for products marketed under GI/DOP/IGP specifications.Implement document and label verification against EU requirements, validate cold-chain monitoring, and use TRACES/CHED workflows correctly for non-EU imports.
Sustainability
- Methane and overall GHG footprint scrutiny for ruminant production; sector discussion includes environmental footprint certification and climate-related constraints (e.g., drought).
- Feed dependency risk (e.g., imported protein feed commodities) is highlighted as a structural vulnerability in sector SWOT.
Labor & Social
- Public scrutiny of live animal transport to third countries and slaughter practices in destination countries is explicitly identified as a sector concern in SWOT; this can create reputational and buyer-policy risk even for beef supply chains.
- Animal welfare expectations (EU framework) influence market access and buyer requirements across the supply chain.
FAQ
Is Portugal self-sufficient in beef?Not fully. Sector analysis reports beef self-sufficiency generally around 50–60% over 2000–2018, with an example value of 53.8% in 2018, indicating structural reliance on imports.
Where is cattle and beef production concentrated within Portugal?Portuguese sector analysis highlights production with strong presence in Alentejo, the North, and the Azores; it also reports that close to half of the bovine herd was in Alentejo in 2018, with material shares in the North and the Azores.
Who are the main import origins and export destinations for Portuguese beef?Sector analysis (2018 context) reports exports mainly to Spain, the Netherlands, Angola, Germany and France, while imports are mainly from Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Ireland, France and the United Kingdom.
What are the key EU cold-chain temperature requirements relevant for raw beef in Portugal?EU hygiene rules require chilling after slaughter so that meat does not exceed 7°C (and offal 3°C), and maintaining those temperatures during storage and transport, unless specific authorized derogations apply.
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