In Portugal, the agricultural sector faces unique challenges due to the high salinity of the Atlantic coast and the arid heat of the Alentejo region. This makes the demand for galvanized hexagonal wire netting critical, as standard steel degrades rapidly under these coastal atmospheric conditions.
Local poultry producers in the North and Centro regions are increasingly transitioning toward plastic coated chicken wire to prevent oxidation and provide a smoother surface that reduces bird injury, reflecting a shift toward higher animal welfare standards in the EU.
The current market is characterized by a move away from generic imports toward specialized coated chicken wire fence that can withstand the specific pH levels of Portuguese soils, which vary significantly from the granite-rich north to the limestone south.
