Trade partner
U.S. Imports
$506.6M
August 2026
U.S. Exports
$269.4M
August 2026
Trade deficit
$237.3M
August 2026 · U.S. imports more than it exports
In August 2026 the United States imported $506.6M from Portugal and exported $269.4M to it, across 1,887 imported product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.8B from Portugal and exported $3.0B to it. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade deficit of $237.3M with Portugal, importing 1.9× as much as it exported. Compared with August 2025, U.S. goods imports from Portugal in August 2026 (preliminary) were 32% lower, and exports to Portugal were 14% lower.
Portugal is a Western European EU member state with a diverse export base that includes motor vehicles, refined petroleum, machinery, footwear, cork products, and wine. Its Atlantic coastline and major ports such as Sines make it a strategic logistics hub for transatlantic trade and a key entry point for goods destined for Europe. Portugal applies EU trade regulations and benefits from the EU's extensive free trade agreement network.
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Portugal's leading exports include motor vehicles and parts, refined petroleum, machinery, footwear, cork and cork products, wine, and paper products.
Portugal's deep-water Port of Sines and Atlantic location make it a major transshipment hub connecting Europe with the Americas, Africa, and Asia, handling significant container and bulk cargo volumes.
Portugal applies the EU Common External Tariff to imports from non-EU countries. Goods from countries with EU free trade agreements may qualify for reduced or zero tariff rates.
The top U.S. imports from Portugal are Light Petroleum Oils & Preparations, New Pneumatic Rubber Tires for Motor Cars and Miscellaneous Medicaments, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $62.7M | |
| 2 | $22.2M | |
| 3 | $22.0M | |
| 4 | $18.6M | |
| 5 | $15.7M | |
| 6 | $11.9M | |
| 7 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $11.8M |
| 8 | $11.1M | |
| 9 | $9.7M | |
| 10 | $9.1M |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and PartsChapter 88 · Aircraft, Spacecraft & Parts | $61.1M |
| 2 | $45.6M | |
| 3 | $28.4M | |
| 4 | $21.0M | |
| 5 | $14.3M | |
| 6 | $12.8M | |
| 7 | Low-Value Export Shipments & Canadian Estimated Late ReceiptsChapter 98 · Special Classification Provisions | $6.8M |
| 8 | $5.8M | |
| 9 | $3.4M | |
| 10 | $3.3M |
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Annual data from BEA | 2025
Services Exports
$2.1B
Services Imports
$4.0B