Portugal EPR fees 2026: published rates, modulation and change
Last verified
The 2026 packaging fee schedule for Portugal lists 30 categories with a rate in EUR per kilogram. Rates run from 0.0040 for Aluminium, non-urban flow, base rate to 0.5799 for Other materials, urban flow, base rate. Instica read each figure from the publisher's schedule, retrieved October 8, 2026.
How the fee is built
The base of the fee is a rate per kilogram of packaging placed on the market, by material (9 material groups here). On top of the base, the scheme adjusts some rates up or down for how recyclable a pack is. The scheme also lists other charges that do not depend on weight.
Eco-modulation
The scheme describes its modulation as follows: percentage. The adjustments below are the values the publisher states; Instica applies none of them on its own.
| Group | Description | Adjustment | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonus VPV: payable when the packaging meets all eco-modulation criteria defined for its material; 10% reduction on the base VPV | -10 % | Glass, paper/cardboard, ECAL, plastic film, HDPE, PET, other plastic, PP, thermoformed PET, aluminium (urban and non-urban flows); not EPS, steel, wood, cork, other materials |
Published bonus rates per material are in the source table; the eco-modulation criteria themselves were not read.
Other charges
Besides the weight-based rates, the schedule lists these charges. Each is shown with the basis the publisher gives for it.
| Charge | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SPV minimum annual financial contribution | Applies under the simplified declaration regime when the computed annual contribution is lower than this amount | 120 EUR per year |
Every published rate
The table lists all 30 categories of the schedule with the rate exactly as published, in EUR per kilogram. The last column converts each rate to EUR per tonne (1 tonne is 1,000 kg; 1 lb is 0.45359237 kg) so it can be compared with other schedules.
| Code | Category | Material | Rate (EUR per kilogram) | Converted (EUR per tonne) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
pt-u-01 | Glass, urban flow, base rate | glass | 0.0868 | 86.80 |
pt-u-02 | Paper/cardboard, urban flow, base rate | paper | 0.3104 | 310.40 |
pt-u-03 | Liquid food cartons (ECAL), urban flow, base rate | composite | 0.5140 | 514.00 |
pt-u-04 | EPS, urban flow, base rate | plastic | 0.5432 | 543.20 |
pt-u-05 | Plastic film, urban flow, base rate | plastic | 0.5432 | 543.20 |
pt-u-06 | HDPE, urban flow, base rate | plastic | 0.5432 | 543.20 |
pt-u-07 | PET, urban flow, base rate | plastic | 0.5432 | 543.20 |
pt-u-08 | Other plastic packaging, urban flow, base rate | plastic | 0.5432 | 543.20 |
pt-u-09 | PP, urban flow, base rate | plastic | 0.5432 | 543.20 |
pt-u-10 | Thermoformed PET, urban flow, base rate | plastic | 0.5432 | 543.20 |
pt-u-11 | Steel, urban flow, base rate | steel | 0.5219 | 521.90 |
pt-u-12 | Aluminium, urban flow, base rate | aluminium | 0.0399 | 39.90 |
pt-u-13 | Wood, urban flow, base rate | wood | 0.0599 | 59.90 |
pt-u-14 | Cork, urban flow, base rate | cork | 0.1162 | 116.20 |
pt-u-15 | Other materials, urban flow, base rate | other | 0.5799 | 579.90 |
pt-nu-01 | Glass, non-urban flow, base rate | glass | 0.0065 | 6.50 |
pt-nu-02 | Paper/cardboard, non-urban flow, base rate | paper | 0.0077 | 7.70 |
pt-nu-03 | Liquid food cartons (ECAL), non-urban flow, base rate | composite | 0.0068 | 6.80 |
pt-nu-04 | EPS, non-urban flow, base rate | plastic | 0.0051 | 5.10 |
pt-nu-05 | Plastic film, non-urban flow, base rate | plastic | 0.0051 | 5.10 |
pt-nu-06 | HDPE, non-urban flow, base rate | plastic | 0.0051 | 5.10 |
pt-nu-07 | PET, non-urban flow, base rate | plastic | 0.0051 | 5.10 |
pt-nu-08 | Other plastic packaging, non-urban flow, base rate | plastic | 0.0051 | 5.10 |
pt-nu-09 | PP, non-urban flow, base rate | plastic | 0.0051 | 5.10 |
pt-nu-10 | Thermoformed PET, non-urban flow, base rate | plastic | 0.0051 | 5.10 |
pt-nu-11 | Steel, non-urban flow, base rate | steel | 0.0070 | 7.00 |
pt-nu-12 | Aluminium, non-urban flow, base rate | aluminium | 0.0040 | 4.00 |
pt-nu-13 | Wood, non-urban flow, base rate | wood | 0.0045 | 4.50 |
pt-nu-14 | Cork, non-urban flow, base rate | cork | 0.0099 | 9.90 |
pt-nu-15 | Other materials, non-urban flow, base rate | other | 0.0099 | 9.90 |
The most and least expensive categories
These are the 5 categories with the highest and the lowest published rate in Portugal for 2026. The ranking uses the per-tonne figure where the schedule can be converted, so every row is on the same scale.
| Rank | Category | Published rate | EUR per tonne |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other materials, urban flow, base rate | 0.5799 | 579.90 |
| 2 | EPS, urban flow, base rate | 0.5432 | 543.20 |
| 3 | Plastic film, urban flow, base rate | 0.5432 | 543.20 |
| 4 | HDPE, urban flow, base rate | 0.5432 | 543.20 |
| 5 | PET, urban flow, base rate | 0.5432 | 543.20 |
| Rank | Category | Published rate | EUR per tonne |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aluminium, non-urban flow, base rate | 0.0040 | 4.00 |
| 2 | Wood, non-urban flow, base rate | 0.0045 | 4.50 |
| 3 | Thermoformed PET, non-urban flow, base rate | 0.0051 | 5.10 |
| 4 | PP, non-urban flow, base rate | 0.0051 | 5.10 |
| 5 | Other plastic packaging, non-urban flow, base rate | 0.0051 | 5.10 |
Across the schedule the spread between the highest and the lowest rate is 575.90 EUR per tonne, a factor of 145.0. The mean rate is 204.11 and the median 24.90 EUR per tonne. These are plain averages over the listed categories, not weighted by tonnage.
Rates by material group
The schedule groups its categories into 9 material groups. For each group the table shows how many priced categories it holds and the lowest, highest and mean per-tonne rate. A wide range inside one group means the pack format matters as much as the material.
| Group | Material class | Categories | Lowest (EUR per tonne) | Highest (EUR per tonne) | Mean (EUR per tonne) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| glass | Glass | 2 | 6.50 | 86.80 | 46.65 |
| paper | Paper and card | 2 | 7.70 | 310.40 | 159.05 |
| composite | Composite and cartons | 2 | 6.80 | 514.00 | 260.40 |
| plastic | Plastic | 14 | 5.10 | 543.20 | 274.15 |
| steel | Steel | 2 | 7.00 | 521.90 | 264.45 |
| aluminium | Aluminium | 2 | 4.00 | 39.90 | 21.95 |
| wood | Wood and organics | 2 | 4.50 | 59.90 | 32.20 |
| cork | Wood and organics | 2 | 9.90 | 116.20 | 63.05 |
| other | Other | 2 | 9.90 | 579.90 | 294.90 |
Worked costs for common packs
The table prices nine typical packs from Instica's packaging templates. For each material in the pack, the weight in grams is multiplied by the mean EUR per tonne rate of that material class in the Portugal 2026 schedule, and the sum is the fee for 1,000 packs. It is an estimate for orientation: the real category of your pack decides the actual rate.
| Pack | Weight by material | Estimated fee, 1,000 packs (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bag, Small (lunch bag) | Paper and card 20 g | €3.18 |
| Pouch, Packet (about 1 to 2 oz) | Composite and cartons 4 g | €1.04 |
| Jar, Small (about 4 oz) | Glass 110 g + Steel 7 g + Paper and card 1 g | €7.14 |
| Bottle, Small (about 12 oz) | Plastic 15 g + Plastic 2 g | €4.66 |
| Can, Standard (12 oz) | Aluminium 14 g | €0.31 |
| Tin, Small (mint or balm tin) | Steel 20 g | €5.29 |
| Carton, Small (soap or tea box) | Paper and card 15 g | €2.39 |
| Mailer, Small (about 8 x 6 x 4 in) | Paper and card 90 g | €14.31 |
How it compares
Rates can only be compared in the same currency, so this section sets Portugal against the 18 other schedules in Instica's data that are priced in EUR and convert to a per-tonne figure. No exchange rate is applied.
| Material class | Portugal mean (EUR per tonne) | Median of the others | Range of the others | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 294.90 | 258.00 | 15.00 – 1,546.10 | 5 / 11 |
| Plastic | 274.15 | 417.50 | 70.50 – 14,418.00 | 9 / 15 |
| Steel | 264.45 | 98.00 | 21.00 – 264.45 | 1 / 10 |
| Composite and cartons | 260.40 | 429.43 | 70.50 – 1,250.00 | 10 / 14 |
| Paper and card | 159.05 | 89.83 | 17.00 – 258.10 | 3 / 16 |
| Wood and organics | 47.63 | 21.75 | 1.95 – 258.10 | 4 / 14 |
| Glass | 46.65 | 46.65 | 18.50 – 440.00 | 8 / 15 |
| Aluminium | 21.95 | 70.67 | 5.14 – 380.00 | 9 / 13 |
The class listed first, Other, is where this schedule charges the most compared with its peers. A high rank is not a verdict on the schedule; it reflects what the publisher chose to charge.
Every priced category against its own schedule
The 2026 schedule for Portugal prices 30 categories. Each one below is set against the other rates of the same schedule: its place in the ranking and its distance from the schedule mean.
Portugal 2026: Glass, urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0868 EUR per kilogram, which is 86.80 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 13 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.43 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group glass.
Portugal 2026: Paper/cardboard, urban flow, base rate is charged 0.3104 EUR per kilogram, which is 310.40 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 11 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 1.52 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group paper.
Portugal 2026: Liquid food cartons (ECAL), urban flow, base rate is charged 0.5140 EUR per kilogram, which is 514.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 10 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 2.52 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group composite.
Portugal 2026: EPS, urban flow, base rate is charged 0.5432 EUR per kilogram, which is 543.20 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 2 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 2.66 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic.
Portugal 2026: Plastic film, urban flow, base rate is charged 0.5432 EUR per kilogram, which is 543.20 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 2 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 2.66 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic.
Portugal 2026: HDPE, urban flow, base rate is charged 0.5432 EUR per kilogram, which is 543.20 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 2 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 2.66 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic.
Portugal 2026: PET, urban flow, base rate is charged 0.5432 EUR per kilogram, which is 543.20 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 2 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 2.66 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic.
Portugal 2026: Other plastic packaging, urban flow, base rate is charged 0.5432 EUR per kilogram, which is 543.20 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 2 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 2.66 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic.
Portugal 2026: PP, urban flow, base rate is charged 0.5432 EUR per kilogram, which is 543.20 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 2 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 2.66 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic.
Portugal 2026: Thermoformed PET, urban flow, base rate is charged 0.5432 EUR per kilogram, which is 543.20 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 2 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 2.66 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic.
Portugal 2026: Steel, urban flow, base rate is charged 0.5219 EUR per kilogram, which is 521.90 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 9 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 2.56 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group steel.
Portugal 2026: Aluminium, urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0399 EUR per kilogram, which is 39.90 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 15 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.20 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group aluminium.
Portugal 2026: Wood, urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0599 EUR per kilogram, which is 59.90 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 14 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.29 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group wood.
Portugal 2026: Cork, urban flow, base rate is charged 0.1162 EUR per kilogram, which is 116.20 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 12 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.57 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group cork.
Portugal 2026: Other materials, urban flow, base rate is charged 0.5799 EUR per kilogram, which is 579.90 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 1 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 2.84 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group other.
Portugal 2026: Glass, non-urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0065 EUR per kilogram, which is 6.50 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 21 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.03 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group glass.
Portugal 2026: Paper/cardboard, non-urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0077 EUR per kilogram, which is 7.70 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 18 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.04 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group paper.
Portugal 2026: Liquid food cartons (ECAL), non-urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0068 EUR per kilogram, which is 6.80 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 20 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.03 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group composite.
Portugal 2026: EPS, non-urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0051 EUR per kilogram, which is 5.10 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 22 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.02 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic.
Portugal 2026: Plastic film, non-urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0051 EUR per kilogram, which is 5.10 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 22 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.02 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic.
Portugal 2026: HDPE, non-urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0051 EUR per kilogram, which is 5.10 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 22 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.02 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic.
Portugal 2026: PET, non-urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0051 EUR per kilogram, which is 5.10 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 22 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.02 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic.
Portugal 2026: Other plastic packaging, non-urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0051 EUR per kilogram, which is 5.10 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 22 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.02 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic.
Portugal 2026: PP, non-urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0051 EUR per kilogram, which is 5.10 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 22 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.02 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic.
Portugal 2026: Thermoformed PET, non-urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0051 EUR per kilogram, which is 5.10 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 22 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.02 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group plastic.
Portugal 2026: Steel, non-urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0070 EUR per kilogram, which is 7.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 19 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.03 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group steel.
Portugal 2026: Aluminium, non-urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0040 EUR per kilogram, which is 4.00 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 30 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.02 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group aluminium.
Portugal 2026: Wood, non-urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0045 EUR per kilogram, which is 4.50 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 29 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.02 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group wood.
Portugal 2026: Cork, non-urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0099 EUR per kilogram, which is 9.90 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 16 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.05 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group cork.
Portugal 2026: Other materials, non-urban flow, base rate is charged 0.0099 EUR per kilogram, which is 9.90 EUR per tonne. In the 2026 schedule it ranks 16 of 30 priced categories from the highest rate down, at 0.05 times the schedule mean of 204.11 EUR per tonne, and it sits in the group other.
Fees at standard weights
The same engine that runs the fee calculator on this site prices each category of the 2026 schedule for Portugal at four standard weights, in EUR. These are estimates built from the published rates; they leave out modulation, flat tiers and any other fee.
| Category | 100 g (EUR) | 1 kg (EUR) | 10 kg (EUR) | 1 tonne (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass, urban flow, base rate | €0.00868 | €0.0868 | €0.8680 | €86.80 |
| Paper/cardboard, urban flow, base rate | €0.03104 | €0.3104 | €3.104 | €310.40 |
| Liquid food cartons (ECAL), urban flow, base rate | €0.0514 | €0.5140 | €5.14 | €514.00 |
| EPS, urban flow, base rate | €0.05432 | €0.5432 | €5.432 | €543.20 |
| Plastic film, urban flow, base rate | €0.05432 | €0.5432 | €5.432 | €543.20 |
| HDPE, urban flow, base rate | €0.05432 | €0.5432 | €5.432 | €543.20 |
| PET, urban flow, base rate | €0.05432 | €0.5432 | €5.432 | €543.20 |
| Other plastic packaging, urban flow, base rate | €0.05432 | €0.5432 | €5.432 | €543.20 |
| PP, urban flow, base rate | €0.05432 | €0.5432 | €5.432 | €543.20 |
| Thermoformed PET, urban flow, base rate | €0.05432 | €0.5432 | €5.432 | €543.20 |
| Steel, urban flow, base rate | €0.05219 | €0.5219 | €5.219 | €521.90 |
| Aluminium, urban flow, base rate | €0.00399 | €0.0399 | €0.3990 | €39.90 |
| Wood, urban flow, base rate | €0.00599 | €0.0599 | €0.5990 | €59.90 |
| Cork, urban flow, base rate | €0.01162 | €0.1162 | €1.162 | €116.20 |
| Other materials, urban flow, base rate | €0.05799 | €0.5799 | €5.799 | €579.90 |
| Glass, non-urban flow, base rate | €0.00065 | €0.0065 | €0.0650 | €6.50 |
| Paper/cardboard, non-urban flow, base rate | €0.00077 | €0.0077 | €0.0770 | €7.70 |
| Liquid food cartons (ECAL), non-urban flow, base rate | €0.00068 | €0.0068 | €0.0680 | €6.80 |
| EPS, non-urban flow, base rate | €0.00051 | €0.0051 | €0.0510 | €5.10 |
| Plastic film, non-urban flow, base rate | €0.00051 | €0.0051 | €0.0510 | €5.10 |
| HDPE, non-urban flow, base rate | €0.00051 | €0.0051 | €0.0510 | €5.10 |
| PET, non-urban flow, base rate | €0.00051 | €0.0051 | €0.0510 | €5.10 |
| Other plastic packaging, non-urban flow, base rate | €0.00051 | €0.0051 | €0.0510 | €5.10 |
| PP, non-urban flow, base rate | €0.00051 | €0.0051 | €0.0510 | €5.10 |
| Thermoformed PET, non-urban flow, base rate | €0.00051 | €0.0051 | €0.0510 | €5.10 |
| Steel, non-urban flow, base rate | €0.00070 | €0.0070 | €0.0700 | €7.00 |
| Aluminium, non-urban flow, base rate | €0.00040 | €0.0040 | €0.0400 | €4.00 |
| Wood, non-urban flow, base rate | €0.00045 | €0.0045 | €0.0450 | €4.50 |
| Cork, non-urban flow, base rate | €0.00099 | €0.0099 | €0.0990 | €9.90 |
| Other materials, non-urban flow, base rate | €0.00099 | €0.0099 | €0.0990 | €9.90 |
Dates this schedule carries
The dates on file for the 2026 schedule of Portugal, with the date Instica last checked the rates against the source.
| Item | On file |
|---|---|
| Effective from | January 1, 2026 |
| Effective until | No end date published |
| Rates last checked | October 8, 2026 |
| Categories with a verified rate | 30 |
| Categories not yet published | 0 |
What is not yet published
| Item | Reason | Expected |
|---|---|---|
| SPV eco-modulation criteria per material | Criteria document not read; only the 10% bonus mechanism and bonus rates were captured | Not yet published |
| Single-use non-packaging plastic beverage cups (copos) VPV | SPV states fees also apply to single-use plastic cups that are not packaging; no separate cup rate appears in the 2026 table read | Not yet published |
| Novo Verde and Electrão packaging VPF 2026 | Competing management entities set their own values; no tariff table was found on novoverde.pt; not captured | Not yet published |
What the schedule covers
Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV) Valores Ponto Verde sets the packaging fees for Portugal in 2026. It applies from January 1, 2026 until the publisher replaces it, and every rate is stated in EUR per kilogram, in EUR.
The schedule lists 30 categories, spread over 9 material groups such as glass, paper, composite and plastic. Every category carries a published rate.
Instica read the schedule from the publisher's own document and last retrieved it on October 8, 2026. Rates keep the precision with which they were published. Where the publisher quotes a different weight unit, the tables add a per-tonne column, converted exactly, so schedules can be set side by side.
Original wording
TABELA DE VALORES PONTO VERDE (VPV) 2026Source: Portugal 2026: Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV) Valores Ponto Verde
Who pays and when
The fee schedule is only half of the picture. Whether a producer pays it, and by when, depends on the rules of Portugal. This section reads them from Instica's verified record of the jurisdiction.
Thresholds
2 thresholds decide whether a producer must register, pay or report, or may use a simpler route. Each row gives the measure, the amount and what happens at it.
| Measure | Amount | Effect | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight of packaging | 10 tonne per calendar year | Reduced duty | packaging made available for the first time in the Member State |
| Weight of packaging | Not yet published | Exempt below | national |
Exemptions
1 exemption exists. The last column says whether the producer has to apply for it or whether it applies automatically.
| Exemption | Description | Application needed |
|---|---|---|
national-exemptions | Not verified | Not yet published |
Who runs the scheme
Portugal uses more than one producer responsibility organisation: Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV) and two other licensed management entities. Membership is not required.
Dates
2 dates fall in this regime. Dates that the source has not published yet are shown as not yet published.
| What | Date | Period covered |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Not yet published | previous full calendar year |
| Other | August 12, 2026 | – |
Targets
The regime sets these recycling or recovery targets.
Data period and invoice timing
The 2026 schedule for Portugal is effective from January 1, 2026 with no end date published. The publisher does not state a separate data period, so use the supply of the fee year.
Rates are in EUR. A rate changes only when the publisher issues a new schedule, so a figure on this page stays valid for the year shown and is not adjusted for inflation or exchange rates by Instica.
The scheme sends the invoice. When an invoice and this page differ, the invoice is what you owe; use the page to check the rate per category and to estimate the fee before the invoice arrives.
How to read this schedule
Every row of the Portugal 2026 schedule is a price for one category of packaging. The unit is EUR per kilogram: the rate is what the scheme charges for each unit of that category that a producer places on the market. Instica shows the figure exactly as Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV) Valores Ponto Verde publishes it, with its source and the date Instica read it.
For comparison only, Instica also shows each rate as EUR per tonne. That column is arithmetic on the published figure with exact unit factors; the schedule itself is in EUR per kilogram, and the scheme's own invoice decides what is charged.
Match a category by the scheme's own classification, not by how you describe the product. A bottle and its closure can fall into two rows, and the same material can sit in different rows depending on what it is used for. The code in the first column is the scheme's code, and the material column shows the material the source assigns to it.
This schedule is modulated: the base rate is adjusted by a published factor depending on how a package performs against the scheme's criteria. The adjustment table sets out each group and what it applies to. Check which group your package falls into before you read a rate as final.
Other fees are listed with the amount and the basis the source gives. They are separate from the per-unit rates and may apply in addition to them.
All 30 rows of this schedule carry a published rate.
Estimating with this schedule
- Weigh each packaging component on its own and note its material.
- Find the category row that matches the component under the scheme's classification.
- Convert your weight to the unit of the row, EUR per kilogram, or compare in the per-tonne column when you only need a ranking.
- Multiply the weight by the rate. Instica keeps the rate, the weight and the source together so the estimate can be checked.
- Add the flat fees or other fees the schedule lists, if they apply to you.
- Review the total, then sign and submit it yourself in the scheme's portal.
Checking an invoice against this schedule
An invoice from Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV) Valores Ponto Verde for 2026 should be explainable from three things: the weights you reported, the category each weight was placed in and the rate of that category. When an invoice does not match your estimate, check these in this order.
First, the unit. A rate in EUR per kilogram applied to a weight in another unit gives a result that is wrong by a constant factor. Second, the category: a different row can differ by a large amount for the same weight. Third, the period: this page covers the 2026 schedule, and a producer whose reporting period straddles two years may be charged under both.
Instica does not know your contract. Taxes, rebates, minimum charges or membership fees may sit outside the schedule on this page, in EUR or another currency. The schedule is a published reference; the scheme's invoice decides what you owe, and a query about an invoice belongs with the scheme.
Terms used on this page
- Producer
- The business that places packaged goods on the market and is therefore responsible for the packaging, under the rules of the jurisdiction.
- Scheme or organisation
- The body that collects fees from producers and pays for collection and recycling. A jurisdiction may have one, several or none.
- Fee schedule
- A published table of rates per category of packaging, with the unit, the currency and the period it covers.
- Category
- The class of packaging a rate applies to, as the scheme defines it. Categories are usually based on material, sometimes on use.
- Estimate
- A figure Instica prepares from your weights and a rate. It is not an invoice and not a filing; the scheme decides what is charged.
- Not yet published
- A value the source has not released or that Instica has not been able to read and verify. It is shown with its reason and is never replaced by a guess.
Questions and answers
What is the Portugal packaging fee schedule for 2026?
It is the list of rates that Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV) Valores Ponto Verde charges producers in Portugal for packaging placed on the market in 2026. This page reproduces 30 categories with the rate the publisher states, in EUR per kilogram, and links every figure to its source document.
Which unit are the 2026 rates in?
They are published in EUR per kilogram, in EUR. Instica shows every rate in that unit with the precision of the source. The tables also give EUR per tonne, converted exactly, so schedules that quote pounds or kilograms can be compared.
Which category is the most expensive in Portugal?
In the 2026 schedule the highest published rate is 0.5799 for Other materials, urban flow, base rate and the lowest is 0.0040 for Aluminium, non-urban flow, base rate, both in EUR per kilogram. The extremes table above lists the five highest and five lowest categories.
Does the fee change with how recyclable a pack is?
Yes. The schedule applies eco-modulation: some rates move up or down depending on how recyclable the pack is. The modulation section lists each group and the adjustment the publisher states. Instica shows the published rates and does not apply an adjustment of its own.
Are there charges besides the per-weight rates?
Yes. The schedule lists further charges with their basis, such as fees that depend on producer size rather than weight. They appear in their own table with the amount the publisher states.
Can the rates change during the year?
A published schedule changes only when the publisher issues a new version. Instica retrieved this one on October 8, 2026. If the publisher revises it, the page is rebuilt from the new source and the retrieval date moves.
Who files the report and pays the fee?
The producer does. Instica measures, estimates and prepares the figures; you check them, sign and submit them yourself in the scheme's own portal. Instica does not file for you and does not store portal credentials.
Can I use this page to budget my fee?
Yes, as an estimate. Find your category in the rates table, multiply the rate by your weight in the same unit, and compare the result with the worked costs. The scheme's invoice decides what you owe.
How current are these figures?
Instica retrieved the schedule on October 8, 2026. The page shows the retrieval date, the publisher and a short quote from the source next to each rate, so you can check a figure against the original before you rely on it.
How Instica uses this schedule
When you add packaging for Portugal, Instica looks up the category in this 2026 schedule, multiplies the rate by the weight you measured and shows the estimated fee with the rate, the source and the data-quality tier of the weight.
Instica measures, estimates and prepares. You review the figures, sign the report and submit it yourself in the scheme's portal. Instica does not submit for you and never stores portal credentials.
Sources
- Portugal 2026: Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV) Valores Ponto Verde (Tabela VPV 2026) retrieved
Original wording: TABELA DE VALORES PONTO VERDE (VPV) 2026
Original wording: Vidro 0,0868€ 0,0781€
Original wording: Papel/Cartão 0,3104€ 0,2794€
Original wording: ECAL* 0,5140€ 0,4626€
Original wording: EPS 0,5432€
Original wording: Filme Plástico 0,5432€ 0,4889€
Original wording: PEAD 0,5432€ 0,4889€
Original wording: PET 0,5432€ 0,4889€
Original wording: Outras Embalagens de Plástico 0,5432€ 0,4889€
Original wording: PP 0,5432€ 0,4889€
Original wording: Termoformados PET 0,5432€ 0,4889€
Original wording: Aço 0,5219€
Original wording: Alumínio 0,0399€ 0,0359€
Original wording: Madeira 0,0599€
Original wording: Cortiça 0,1162€
Original wording: Outros Materiais 0,5799€
Original wording: Vidro 0,0065€ 0,0059€
Original wording: Papel/Cartão 0,0077€ 0,0069€
Original wording: ECAL* 0,0068€ 0,0061€
Original wording: EPS 0,0051€
Original wording: Filme Plástico 0,0051€ 0,0046€
Original wording: PEAD 0,0051€ 0,0046€
Original wording: PET 0,0051€ 0,0046€
Original wording: Outras Embalagens de Plástico 0,0051€ 0,0046€
Original wording: PP 0,0051€ 0,0046€
Original wording: Termoformados PET 0,0051€ 0,0046€
Original wording: Aço 0,0070€ 7,0
Original wording: Alumínio 0,0040€ 0,0036€
Original wording: Madeira 0,0045€
Original wording: Cortiça 0,0099€
Original wording: Outros Materiais 0,0099€
Original wording: Valor Bonificado de VPV: valor a pagar caso cumpra todos os critérios de ecomodulação definidos para aquele material, tendo uma redução de 10%
- Portugal 2026: Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV) Valores Ponto Verde (2025) retrieved
Original wording: A contribuição anual mínima válida para 2026 é de 120€*
- Portugal: Thresholds retrieved
Original wording: a quantity of packaging, including packaging of packaged products, of less than 10 tonnes during one calendar year
Original wording: It shall apply from 12 August 2026.
Original wording: by 31 December 2030, a minimum of 70 % by weight of all packaging waste generated
- Portugal: Who runs the scheme retrieved
Original wording: A SPV é uma das três Entidades Gestoras que, em Portugal, estão habilitadas, por licença
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