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Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Portugal

Publisher Euromonitor International
Published Nov 13, 2025
Length 52 Pages
SKU # EP20589660

Description

Retail value sales of cooking ingredients and meals increased steadily in Portugal in 2025, although growth was slower than in 2024. The category that contributed most to this performance was meals and soups, particularly chilled ready meals, which continued to demonstrate strong dynamism. Retailers have been quick to respond to growing consumer demand by expanding their product ranges, launching new recipes, and reorganising store layouts to give this fast-growing segment more visibility. At th...

Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Portugal report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Edible Oils, Meals and Soups, Sauces, Dips and Condiments, Sweet Spreads.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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* Get a detailed picture of the Cooking Ingredients and Meals market;
* Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
* Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
* Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

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52 Pages
Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Portugal
Euromonitor International
November 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
COOKING INGREDIENTS AND MEALS IN PORTUGAL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Widening product range in many areas supports growth
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Convenience remains a key driver as consumers seek time-saving solutions
Growing demand for affordable, traditional meal options
Health and naturalness continue to shape consumer preferences
Price sensitivity influences purchasing behaviour
WHAT’S NEXT?
Steady forecast growth with stronger focus on affordability and value
Convenience and meal solutions to lead category development
Sustainability and innovation to remain central themes
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Sonae maintains category leadership through private label strength
Unilever sustains a strong branded portfolio and marketing investment
Nueva Pescanova emerges as the most dynamic player
Private label gains visibility and trust
CHANNELS
Supermarkets remain dominant, supported by expansion and promotions
E-commerce drives dynamism through convenience and alignment with in-store offers
Foodservice supported by tourism but constrained by price sensitivity
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 3 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 4 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2021-2025
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2022-2025
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 8 Distribution of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
EDIBLE OILS IN PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Price fluctuations have swift impact on olive oil demand
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Olive oil remains essential but subject to price volatility
Rapeseed oil drives performance among vegetable and seed oils
WHAT’S NEXT?
Category growth expected to continue, supported by stable supply and lower prices
Health, quality, and changing cooking habits will influence consumption
Sustainability and innovation to remain central to category development
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Sovena SA maintains leadership through innovation and sustainability
Celeiro Dieta emerges as a dynamic niche player focused on health and well-being
CHANNELS
Supermarkets remain the preferred shopping destination for edible oils
E-commerce continues to grow on the back of convenience and price awareness
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 14 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 15 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2021-2025
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2022-2025
Table 19 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
MEALS AND SOUPS IN PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Retailers drive growth by expanding range of ready meals
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Ready meals gain momentum as consumers seek quick and affordable options
Private label brands strengthen their position through quality and variety
WHAT’S NEXT?
Category expected to continue growing as convenience remains a key driver
Health-conscious innovation shapes new product development
Sustainability and cultural adaptation gain importance
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Sonae consolidates leadership through its Continente brand
Lidl stands out as the most dynamic player in 2025
CHANNELS
Supermarkets remain the leading channel for meals and soups
E-commerce and frozen meals continue to gain traction
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 25 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 26 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 27 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 28 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
Table 29 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
Table 30 Sales of Soup by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2021-2025
Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2022-2025
Table 33 Distribution of Meals and Soups by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SAUCES, DIPS AND CONDIMENTS IN PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Return to dining out more frequently hinders sales growth
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Consumers balance tradition and curiosity with new flavour experiences
Classic sauces maintain popularity amid growing diversification
WHAT’S NEXT?
Category growth to continue, supported by innovation and global influences
Health and naturalness shape reformulations and new product development
Sustainability remains a key strategic priority for leading players
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Unilever maintains leadership through strong brands and active promotions
Ponte Vertical drives category dynamism with international flavours
CHANNELS
Supermarkets remain the main destination for sauces, dips and condiments
E-commerce gains traction as consumers seek convenience and choice
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 39 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 40 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 41 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 42 Sales of Liquid Recipe Sauces by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 43 Sales of Other Sauces and Condiments by Type: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2021-2025
Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2022-2025
Table 46 Distribution of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SWEET SPREADS IN PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Natural and healthy products hold strongest appeal
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Honey remains the key driver of category growth
Reduced-sugar jams and natural ingredients gain ground
WHAT’S NEXT?
Honey expected to remain the strongest growth contributor
Premiumisation and innovation to shape future demand
Sustainability becomes integral to product strategy
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Nutpor strengthens leadership through its Granja S. Francisco brand
Auchan gains momentum following store expansion
CHANNELS
Supermarkets remain the key retail channel for sweet spreads
E-commerce continues to expand through convenience and accessibility
CATEGORY DATA
Table 51 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 52 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 53 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 54 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 55 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2021-2025
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2022-2025
Table 58 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER

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