Did you know that yesterday was the European Sea Day?
In Portugal, sea is associated with great achievements, it is part of our culture and our history, it is a symbol of the glory and courage of the Portuguese people who “Through Seas Never Sailed Before / They passed even beyond Taprobane” (Camões, 1572, p. 450).
90% of the Portuguese territory is covered by sea and this is one of the reasons why maritime resources have been acquiring more prevalence. In addition to the enormous potential currently represents around 5.1% of GDP.
Portugal’s strategic geographical positioning constitutes a huge advantage and demonstrates that there are still vast maritime resources that deserve to be explored!
Lear more about the most relevant data on the export of fish in Portugal in this post.
- 1.100 million euros: total value of exports in 2022
- 15%: percentage expected to increase fish exports by 2023
- Italy, Germany and France: Fish main destination markets
After fruit, vegetables and flowers group, Portuguese fish is the second most important agri-food product in the country’s exports, surpassing wine and olive oil.
What do Olicargo and the fish industry have in common?
- Quality
- Flexibility
- Timmings Compliments
We have the best sea in the world, which provides us with the best fish in the world! The most nutritious and environmentally sustainable. International markets and consumers understand this, recognize it, and that is why at Olicargo we have several transport solutions that make this delicacy reach the tables around the world.
Sources:
Dinheiro Vivo. (2022). Oceanos: Economia azul representa 5,1% do PIB e 4,1% do emprego em Portugal. Consultado a 03 de maio de 2023, em: https://www.dinheirovivo.pt/economia/oceanos-economia-azul-representa-51-do-pib-e-41-do-emprego-em-portugal-14924818.html .
ECO. (2023). Exportações de peixe devem subir 15% e atingir 1.500 milhões este ano. Consultado a 03 de maio de 2023, em: https://eco.sapo.pt/2023/04/26/exportacoes-de-peixe-devem-subir-15-e-atingir-1-500-milhoes-este-ano/ .
Executive Digest. (2023). O Mar aqui tão perto… E afinal, tão longe… . Consultado a 03 de maio de 2023, em: https://executivedigest.sapo.pt/opiniao/opiniao-ce/o-mar-aqui-tao-perto-e-afinal-tao-longe/?utm_term=Lideres+portugueses+Opossuem+uma+cordialidade+e+honestidade+maravilhosasO%2C+diz+presidente+e+CEO+da+TAB+International&utm_campaign=Executive+Digest&utm_source=e-goi&utm_medium=email .
Grande Consumo (2023). Pescado português aumenta exportações em 15% para 1.250 milhões, em 2023 . Consultado a 03 de maio de 2023, em: https://grandeconsumo.com/pescado-portugues-aumenta-exportacoes-em-15-para-1-250-milhoes-em-2023/ .
