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Dairy Products and Alternatives in Portugal

Published Aug 11, 2025
Length 69 Pages
SKU # EP20321026

Description

Value sales of dairy products and alternatives in Portugal rose in 2025 and are expected to continue expanding over the forecast period, albeit at a slower pace than during the historical review period. This positive performance was primarily driven by plant-based dairy, baby food, and yoghurt and sour milk products. Within plant-based dairy, growth was supported by increased segmentation, with brands introducing a wider array of alternatives including protein-enriched products such as Alpro’s p...

Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives 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: Baby Food, Dairy, Plant-based Dairy.

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

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69 Pages
Dairy Products and Alternatives in Portugal
Euromonitor International
August 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN PORTUGAL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dairy products and alternatives in 2025: The big picture
Key trends in 2025
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 2 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2021-2025
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2022-2025
Table 5 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 6 Distribution of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 7 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BABY FOOD IN PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Innovation and VAT reduction support steady growth in baby food
Nestlé retains leadership as private label and niche players gain ground
Supermarkets remain dominant as e-commerce gains traction
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Baby food expected to grow at a slower pace amid demographic and economic headwinds
Health and naturalness will remain key purchase drivers
Government support measures to encourage healthier consumption
CATEGORY DATA
Table 9 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 10 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 11 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 12 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 13 Sales of Growing-Up Milk Formula by Age: % Value 2020-2025
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2021-2025
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2022-2025
Table 16 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
BUTTER AND SPREADS IN PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Value sales rise as price inflation offsets declining volume
Upfield leads as private label gains ground through retailer expansion
Supermarkets dominate while retail e-commerce sees fastest growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Butter and spreads to grow in value as olive oil replaces cooking fats
Functional and innovative products expected to drive consumer engagement
Sustainability and ethical sourcing to shape future product development
CATEGORY DATA
Table 21 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 22 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 23 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 24 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2021-2025
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2022-2025
Table 27 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
CHEESE IN PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Cheese sales rise as prices and consumption increase across channels
Bel retains leadership as Lidl and Lactalis bring renewed dynamism
Supermarkets lead while specialist retailers attract artisanal cheese seekers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth expected across both value and volume, with strong performance from PDO and Flamengo cheeses
Demand rises for artisanal, lactose-free and diet-friendly cheese formats
Regulatory oversight and sustainability drive industry investment and packaging innovation
CATEGORY DATA
Table 32 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 33 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 34 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 35 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 36 Sales of Spreadable Cheese by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 37 Sales of Soft Cheese by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 38 Sales of Hard Cheese by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2021-2025
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2022-2025
Table 41 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
DRINKING MILK PRODUCTS IN PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Slower value growth as consumers shift away from cow’s milk
Lactogal leads the market while Lidl and regional producers show dynamism
Supermarkets dominate, while discounters gain traction through pricing
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Steady value growth expected despite shifting consumption habits
Health-oriented innovation presents strong growth opportunities
Sustainability efforts and certifications support brand differentiation
CATEGORY DATA
Table 46 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 47 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 48 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 49 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2021-2025
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2022-2025
Table 52 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
YOGHURT AND SOUR MILK PRODUCTS IN PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Health-driven choices boost sales of functional yoghurt and kefir
Brand innovation supports competition with private label
Supermarkets remain dominant with expanded segmentation and promotions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sales set to rise as consumers shift from milk to yoghurt
Functional benefits and customisation drive innovation
Sustainability goals shape production and packaging practices
CATEGORY DATA
Table 57 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 58 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 59 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 60 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 61 Sales of Flavoured Yoghurt by Flavour: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 62 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2021-2025
Table 63 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2022-2025
Table 64 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
OTHER DAIRY IN PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Value growth driven by price increases despite falling volume in some segments
Brand leadership shared between heritage and innovation-focused players
Supermarkets remain dominant, but e-commerce shows fastest growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Modest growth expected, driven by chilled desserts and foodservice
Product innovation to focus on functional benefits and nutrient enrichment
Sustainability efforts prioritised by leading manufacturers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 69 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 70 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 71 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 72 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 73 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 74 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2021-2025
Table 75 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2022-2025
Table 76 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
PLANT-BASED DAIRY IN PORTUGAL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Strong double-digit growth driven by oat milk and expanding availability
Private label growth and strong branding define the competitive landscape
Supermarkets remain the primary sales channel for plant-based dairy
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Steady growth driven by innovation and category expansion
Protein enrichment and barista formats enhance consumer appeal
Sustainability and younger consumers fuel long-term growth
CATEGORY DATA
Table 81 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 82 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 83 Sales of Other Plant-Based Milk by Type: % Value 2022-2025
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2021-2025
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2022-2025
Table 86 Distribution of Plant-Based Dairy by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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