Net food imports by crop - Maize in Portugal
Portugal: Net food imports by crop - Maize was 2.10 million in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Net food imports by crop - Maize in Portugal, 1961–2019
Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net food imports by crop - maize in Portugal is 2.10 million, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 21.6% on the previous year and up 57.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net food imports by crop - maize in Portugal peaked at 2.67 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 45,490, in 1962.
That places Portugal 21st out of 178 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net food imports by crop - Maize in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 49,452 | — |
| 1962 | 45,490 | -8.0% |
| 1963 | 91,088 | +100.2% |
| 1964 | 85,836 | -5.8% |
| 1965 | 152,157 | +77.3% |
| 1966 | 293,922 | +93.2% |
| 1967 | 210,587 | -28.4% |
| 1968 | 431,282 | +104.8% |
| 1969 | 416,762 | -3.4% |
| 1970 | 335,623 | -19.5% |
| 1971 | 516,950 | +54.0% |
| 1972 | 820,723 | +58.8% |
| 1973 | 821,298 | +0.1% |
| 1974 | 1.01 million | +22.5% |
| 1975 | 1.22 million | +21.3% |
| 1976 | 1.22 million | -0.4% |
| 1977 | 1.26 million | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 1.76 million | +40.1% |
| 1979 | 2.07 million | +17.6% |
| 1980 | 2.64 million | +27.4% |
| 1981 | 2.66 million | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 2.43 million | -8.6% |
| 1983 | 2.31 million | -5.2% |
| 1984 | 2.01 million | -12.9% |
| 1985 | 1.45 million | -27.9% |
| 1986 | 1.14 million | -21.5% |
| 1987 | 638,365 | -43.9% |
| 1988 | 733,208 | +14.9% |
| 1989 | 516,758 | -29.5% |
| 1990 | 926,722 | +79.3% |
| 1991 | 555,234 | -40.1% |
| 1992 | 870,717 | +56.8% |
| 1993 | 982,187 | +12.8% |
| 1994 | 1.05 million | +6.4% |
| 1995 | 880,567 | -15.8% |
| 1996 | 903,263 | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 1.08 million | +19.8% |
| 1998 | 1.23 million | +13.3% |
| 1999 | 1.18 million | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 1.10 million | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 1.15 million | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 1.14 million | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 1.21 million | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 1.05 million | -13.1% |
| 2005 | 1.16 million | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 1.24 million | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 1.71 million | +37.6% |
| 2008 | 1.61 million | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 1.33 million | -17.3% |
| 2010 | 1.38 million | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 1.56 million | +13.4% |
| 2012 | 1.68 million | +7.3% |
| 2013 | 1.64 million | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 1.76 million | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 1.79 million | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 1.86 million | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 2.09 million | +12.5% |
| 2018 | 2.67 million | +27.7% |
| 2019 | 2.10 million | -21.6% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 2.10 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 53,150, 39.5× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 2.10 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,906, 58.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 197,397 | 45,490 | 431,282 | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.10 million | 335,623 | 2.07 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.65 million | 516,758 | 2.66 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 965,700 | 555,234 | 1.23 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.27 million | 1.05 million | 1.71 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.85 million | 1.38 million | 2.67 million | 10 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net food imports by crop - maize in Portugal?
- Net food imports by crop - maize in Portugal was 2.10 million in 2019, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.
- What is the highest net food imports by crop - maize recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 2.67 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest net food imports by crop - maize recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 45,490 in 1962.
- How does Portugal rank for net food imports by crop - maize?
- Portugal ranks 21st out of 178 countries with data for 2019.
- Is net food imports by crop - maize rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data, published as part of Net food imports by crop - Maize. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net food imports are generated from FAOSTAT, taking Export level (tonnes) from the Import level (tonnes) [both under Trade: Crops and Livestock Products]. Net food imports are a proxy for the country's vulnerability to global food prices.