Exports from Portuguese-speaking countries to China fall 4% through November

Portugal Fresh with record investment to boost exports and international promotion

Portugal Fresh announces a record-breaking investment aimed at strengthening export capabilities and enhancing international marketing efforts.

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Automotive production in Portugal rises 5% in the 1st quarter and 32.6% in March, says ACAP

Automotive production in Portugal increased by 5.0% in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 85,268 vehicles, with a 32.6% rise in the month of March alone, the Portuguese Automotive Association (ACAP) reported today.

Bicycles account for almost 60% of sports goods exports

Exports of sports goods totalled 728.8 million euros last year, with the two-wheeler sector standing out the most. Data released this Thursday by the National Statistics Institute (INE) show that bicycles, of which Portugal is the 'king' of production in Europe, accounted for 58.7% of total sales of equipment.

Portuguese cod exports face Brazilian tax authorities

In Brazil, the tax authorities are improperly applying a 17% tax on frozen cod, a product that by law should be tax-free. This situation is already impacting prices and threatening Portuguese exports.

Automotive industry has one foot on the brake and the other on the accelerator

The automotive sector must 'readjust' its supply due to the decline of the European industry, but there are new business opportunities to explore.

Portugal debuts at the world's largest cosmetics trade fair

Four Portuguese SMEs are trying to win over international buyers in Bologna. The sector is growing in Portugal, with exports rising and perfumes leading the progress in 2024.

Portugal and China have an advantage in exporting the same products. And that is a risk

The scale of the Chinese and Portuguese economies is not comparable, but there is a meeting point that poses a risk to the market share of Portuguese exports. The countries show similarities in the comparative advantages of their export profiles, such as textiles and footwear, increasing competitive pressure on Portuguese companies. The warning is...

Portuguese exports affected by the conflict in the Middle East

Home News Portuguese exports affected by the conflict in the Middle East Portuguese exports affected by the conflict in the Middle East According to the Jornal de Negócios, there are Portuguese companies, such as Silampos, that have hundreds of thousands of euros worth of goods to ship that canno

War in the Middle East worries Portuguese freight forwarders. Sea freight becoming more expensive and slower

Sea freight is already feeling the effects of the war in the Middle East, especially regarding prices. However, the Portuguese Freight Forwarders Association fears further consequences: longer transport times and disruptions in the availability of ships and containers. It is a snowball effect affecting everyone: importers and exporters.

Kristin leaves moulds and components sectors unable to supply multinationals and exports

Storm Kristin left many companies destroyed or partially damaged. With production halted—either because conditions are unsuitable due to the severe weather or because of power cuts—sectors such as moulds and automotive components cannot supply the major multinationals they work for or customers abroad.