| Product Code: ETC4848469 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Portugal continued to see a strong demand for processed cheese imports, with key suppliers being the Netherlands, Metropolitan France, Spain, Germany, and Belgium. The market maintained high concentration levels, as indicated by the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 remained impressive at 18.02%. This data suggests a sustained interest in processed cheese imports in Portugal, with opportunities for both suppliers and market players to capitalize on this trend.
Portugal's Processed Cheese market is anticipated to experience a negative growth rate of -0.08% by 2027, reflecting trends observed in the largest economy Germany, followed by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Overview |
3.1 Portugal Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Portugal Processed Cheese Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Portugal Processed Cheese Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Cheese Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Milk Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer demand for convenience foods |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of cheese-based snacks and appetizers |
4.2.3 Rising trend of international cuisine and cheese consumption |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Health concerns related to processed cheese products |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative cheese products like natural cheese |
4.3.3 Fluctuating raw material prices affecting production costs |
5 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Trends |
6 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Segmentations |
6.1 Portugal Processed Cheese Market, By Cheese Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Blue Cheese, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Brick Cheese, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Camembert Cheese, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Cheddar Cheese, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Cottage Cheese, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Cream Cheese, 2021-2031F |
6.1.9 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Processed Cheese, 2021-2031F |
6.1.10 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Processed Cheese, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Portugal Processed Cheese Market, By Form |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Cheese Blocks, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Traingle, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Rectangle, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Circle, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Square, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Cheese Slice, 2021-2031F |
6.2.8 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Cheese Spray, 2021-2031F |
6.2.9 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Cheese Spray, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Portugal Processed Cheese Market, By Milk Source |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Cattle Milk, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Goat Milk, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Sheep Milk, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Portugal Processed Cheese Market, By End Use |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail / Household, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By HoReCa, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By F&B Processors, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Snacks Manufacturers, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Bakery and Confectionery Product Manufacturers, 2021-2031F |
6.4.7 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Sauces and Condiment Manufacturers, 2021-2031F |
6.4.8 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Other F&B Processors, 2021-2031F |
6.4.9 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Other F&B Processors, 2021-2031F |
6.5 Portugal Processed Cheese Market, By Distribution |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct Sales (B2B), 2021-2031F |
6.5.3 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Hypermarkets and Supermarkets, 2021-2031F |
6.5.4 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Club Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.5.5 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Discounters, 2021-2031F |
6.5.6 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Grocery Retailers, 2021-2031F |
6.5.7 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021-2031F |
7 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement on social media platforms for processed cheese products |
8.2 Number of new product launches in the processed cheese segment |
8.3 Average spending on cheese products per household in Portugal |
9 Portugal Processed Cheese Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Opportunity Assessment, By Cheese Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Opportunity Assessment, By Milk Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Portugal Processed Cheese Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Portugal Processed Cheese Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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