AICEP - Portuguese Trade & Investment Agency engagement report
@aicep - 98K followers on X
Measured over 11 original posts from a 30-day window, last computed on September 13, 2026.
Engagement
A typical post picks up 5 interactions against 98K followers, an engagement rate of 0.005%. Measured over 11 original posts, its engagement rate beats 12% of 20,444 tracked accounts of a similar size. That is a reason to look at how the audience behaves - reply depth, saves, whether the followers are recent - rather than a conclusion about it on its own. Posts are seen about 349 times each, and 1.43% of those impressions turn into an interaction. That is about 0.356% of the follower count, which is the gap between an audience on paper and an audience in a timeline. Posting runs at about 0.37 posts a day over the last 30 days, though only 37% of days saw any activity at all. Most posts go out around 10:00 UTC, and Monday is the busiest day of the week. Of the 11 posts sampled, 100% carry an image or video and 64% link out. The account's strongest tracked post pulled 68 interactions, about 14x its own typical post.
Measured over 11 original posts from a 30-day window, last computed on September 13, 2026. Recurring tag: #fórumaicep2026.
Compared with accounts its own size
AICEP - Portuguese Trade & Investment Agency's engagement rate beats 12% of the tracked X accounts closest to it in follower count (20,444 accounts, accounts of similar size (decile 7 of 10)). A percentile is spread evenly by construction, so 50 really is the middle of that group and 90 really is its top tenth.
On engagement per impression rather than per follower it beats 51% of the same group. When those two numbers disagree, the gap is about how far its posts travel rather than how people react to them.
Where this sits in the catalog
At 0.005%, AICEP - Portuguese Trade & Investment Agency sits above the 10th percentile of the 204,694 accounts in this comparison. That places it in the bottom 25% band, which runs below 0.024%.
Show the percentile table
| Percentile | Engagement rate |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | 0.004% |
| 25th percentile | 0.024% |
| 50th percentile | 0.143% |
| 75th percentile | 0.677% |
| 90th percentile | 2.55% |
| 99th percentile | 82.4% |
This ruler is the whole measured catalog, not a size-matched group: it shows where the raw rate falls across every account we can measure, all of which are large. For a like-for-like comparison, read the size-band percentile above instead. See how the bands are built
Posting timing
This account posts most often around 10:00 UTC, and Monday is its busiest day of the week. The bars below are the catalog-wide pattern, with this account's own busiest slot marked. They do not show how this account performs at each hour: we keep one aggregate per account, not one per hour, so that measurement does not exist in our data.
Show engagement by hour posted, utc as a table
| Hour (UTC) | Vs author median | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 UTC | -1% | 89K |
| 01:00 UTC | -2% | 90K |
| 02:00 UTC | -3% | 88K |
| 03:00 UTC | -4% | 94K |
| 04:00 UTC | -5% | 76K |
| 05:00 UTC | -4% | 75K |
| 06:00 UTC | -5% | 86K |
| 07:00 UTC | -5% | 93K |
| 08:00 UTC | -4% | 108K |
| 09:00 UTC | -4% | 124K |
| 10:00 UTC | -3% | 129K |
| 11:00 UTC | -3% | 141K |
| 12:00 UTC | -3% | 154K |
| 13:00 UTC | -3% | 167K |
| 14:00 UTC | -4% | 173K |
| 15:00 UTC | -2% | 176K |
| 16:00 UTC | -3% | 171K |
| 17:00 UTC | -3% | 159K |
| 18:00 UTC | -2% | 149K |
| 19:00 UTC | -2% | 141K |
| 20:00 UTC | -1% | 131K |
| 21:00 UTC | 0% | 116K |
| 22:00 UTC | -2% | 100K |
| 23:00 UTC | -1% | 90K |
Show engagement by day of week as a table
| Day | Vs author median | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | +5% | 393K |
| Monday | +1% | 483K |
| Tuesday | -2% | 520K |
| Wednesday | -3% | 472K |
| Thursday | -2% | 430K |
| Friday | -3% | 447K |
| Saturday | +2% | 393K |
Formats this account uses
Its own posting mix on the left, and what each of those formats does across every account we track on the right. Only formats where the effect clears our publish test appear here, so an empty row is a format we could not measure rather than one that does nothing.
| Format | This account | Catalog effect | 95% interval | Accounts behind it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image or video | 100% of posts | +111% | +108% to +115% | 34K |
| Outbound link | 64% of posts | -41% | -42% to -40% | 32K |
| Typical length | - | +15% | +14% to +16% | 32K |
- 100% of this account's sampled posts carry an image or video. Across the catalog, posts with an image or video run 111% above the same accounts' other posts.
- 64% of its posts carry a link off X. Across the catalog, posts with an outbound link run 41% below the same accounts' other posts, so a large share of this account's output sits in the weakest bucket we measure.
- Its average post runs 947 characters, which falls in the over 280 characters band. Across the catalog, posts over 280 characters run 15% above the same accounts' other posts.
These are catalog-wide differences applied to this account's own posting mix, not a measurement of how each format performs for this account specifically. We keep one median per account, not one per format per account, so the second thing is not something this data can tell you.
Best tweets
- May 26, 202614x their median
💧🇵🇹 Portugal is advancing one of its largest recent water infrastructure projects with a new €107.9 million desalination plant in the Algarve. Designed to strengthen water security in a region increasingly affected by drought and irregular rainfall, the project will transform Atlantic seawater into up to 43.2 million litres of drinking water per day through offshore intake systems located around 2 km from the coast. Developed by Águas do Algarve and supported by Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, the infrastructure has already been designed with future expansion capacity and is expected to become operational in 2028. 🌍 The project reflects Portugal’s growing investment in climate resilience, sustainable infrastructure and long-term resource management solutions. Know more: https://t.co/aKK5AtgFN5
- Jun 3, 20268.8x their median
🇺🇳 Portugal elected to the @UN Security Council for the 2027–2028 term, following today’s vote at the United Nations General Assembly. Portugal secured 134 votes for the Western European and Others Group seat. A key milestone in Portugal’s multilateral engagement and global visibility. @nestrangeiro_pt #UN #UNSC #Portugal #AICEP #GlobalGovernance #EconomicDiplomac
- Jul 10, 20268.6x their median
🚀 🇵🇹 Portugal's space sector is becoming an increasingly important driver of economic growth and innovation. Between 2019 and 2024, Portugal's space ecosystem contributed €1.2 billion to GDP and generated €2.4 billion for the wider economy, while supporting an average of 4,500 jobs every year. The sector now brings together more than 150 organisations, backed by growing public investment, a strong aerospace talent pool and an expanding industrial base. Portuguese companies have also secured more than €110 million in industrial contracts through the European Space Agency between 2019 and 2025. These results highlight Portugal's growing role in the global space economy and reinforce the country's attractiveness for high-value, innovation-driven investment. 🌍🛰️📈 Read more: https://t.co/TpJwd1DQsl Source: Portuguese Space Agency / Novaspace
- Jul 1, 20268.2x their median
🔥🇵🇹 @TEKEVER is helping strengthen wildfire detection and emergency response in Canada. The Portuguese company is supporting a new wildfire detection mission across Alberta through its partnership with Phoenix Heli-Flight Inc. Its AR3 VTOL autonomous aerial system, equipped with advanced sensors and integrated with the Nova Maps platform, provides persistent aerial surveillance and real-time intelligence, helping emergency teams detect wildfire activity earlier and make faster, more informed decisions. 🚁 🌲 Building on a partnership established in 2023, this deployment highlights the growing role of AI-powered autonomous systems in protecting communities, critical infrastructure and natural environments. With operations at UPTEC - Science and Technology Park of the University of Porto, TEKEVER continues to showcase how Portuguese innovation is helping address critical challenges around the world. 🌍 🤖 Knoe more: https://t.co/0CWo931wCl
- May 27, 20267.6x their median
📦🇵🇹 Portugal’s exports reached €7.5 billion in March 2026, marking a 10.6% year-on-year increase and a 20.9% rise compared to February. According to the latest data from the Portuguese National Statistics Institute (INE), Machinery and Appliances remained Portugal’s top export category, accounting for 16.8% of total exports, followed by Vehicles and Other Transport Equipment (13.4%) and Base Metals (8.6%). Exports of Machinery and Appliances alone increased by €205.7 million compared to March 2025, while Base Metals and Minerals & Ores also recorded strong growth. 🌍⚙️📈 Spain remained Portugal’s leading export destination in the first quarter of 2026, followed by France and Germany. The United States and the United Kingdom were the country’s main non-EU export markets. These figures continue to highlight the resilience and diversification of Portuguese exports across strategic international markets.
- Jul 6, 20266.8x their median
🇵🇹💶 Global investment is reshaping Europe's industrial landscape, and Portugal is at the centre of that transformation. With more than €20 billion in planned investments, Sines is reinforcing its position as one of Europe's leading hubs for industry, clean energy, logistics and digital infrastructure. ⚓ 🌍Its strategic location on the Atlantic, deep-water port, extensive industrial land and growing connectivity are attracting major international projects that support more resilient supply chains and accelerate Europe's energy and digital transitions. As global companies continue to rethink where they invest, Portugal offers the scale, infrastructure and long-term vision needed to support the next generation of strategic industries.
- Jun 23, 20265.4x their median
🏆🇵🇹 A Portuguese company is behind one of the most eye-catching elements of the opening ceremony of the 2026 @FIFAcom World Cup. Based in Vila Nova de Gaia, @Air_Designers created the impressive 10-metre-high trophy that took centre stage during the event. ⚽ While it appears to be made of metal, the structure is in fact inflatable. Using materials such as metallised lycra, transparent PVC and stitched fabric, the company achieved a highly realistic metallic finish while maintaining the flexibility required for large-scale event productions. This project adds to Air Designers' growing international portfolio and highlights the creativity, technical expertise and innovation that Portuguese companies continue to bring to major global events. Discover more stories showcasing Portuguese companies making an impact around the world by subscribing to AICEP's newsletters: https://t.co/EETXbWwSGX
- Jun 18, 20264.0x their median
🇵🇹🐟Portugal has taken a significant step towards strengthening sustainable food production and the blue economy with the licensing of its first offshore aquaculture project. The Coralis project, located 15 km off the Algarve coast, has received Portugal’s first-ever Aquaculture Activity Title (TAA) for an offshore installation. Designed to operate in open Atlantic conditions, the floating platform is expected to reach a production capacity of up to 8,000 tonnes of fish per year. 🌊 The milestone comes at a time when Europe continues to rely heavily on imports. Around 85% of the seabass and seabream consumed in the EU are imported, while in Portugal, approximately 20,000 of the 25,000 tonnes consumed annually come from abroad. 🚀 Beyond the project itself, this licence signals the growing role offshore aquaculture could play in enhancing food security, reducing import dependency and supporting the sustainable development of Europe’s blue economy. The discussion is also gaining momentum at European level, with industry and innovation stakeholders calling for stronger support for aquaculture within future EU research, innovation and competitiveness programmes. Know more 👉 https://t.co/dLLnvcKJo5
- Jun 30, 20263.8x their median
AICEP signed an investment contract with AICEP and @lufthansa Technik a new aerospace facility in Santa Maria da Feira. With an investment of ~€223M (expected to exceed €300M), the project will create around 700 highly qualified jobs and strengthen Portugal’s position in Europe’s aerospace industry. The 55,000 m² facility will focus on maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and is expected to start operations in 2028. A strong signal of international confidence in Portugal and its industrial capability. Know more: https://t.co/q696nygLal #AICEP #InvestInPortugal #FDI #LufthansaTechnik #Aerospace
- Jun 19, 20263.6x their median
🛡️🇵🇹 Portugal has once again been recognised as one of the safest and most peaceful countries in the world, ranking 7th globally in the 2026 Global Peace Index. Compiled annually by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the index assesses 163 countries and territories based on factors including societal safety and security, levels of conflict, and militarisation. Portugal has now maintained its position as the world's 7th most peaceful country since 2023, reinforcing a long-standing reputation built on political stability, low crime rates and a secure social environment. In a year marked by growing geopolitical tensions and a decline in peacefulness across many regions of the world, Portugal continues to stand out among the global leaders for peace and safety. The top 10 countries in the 2026 ranking are: 1️⃣ Iceland 2️⃣ New Zealand 3️⃣ Switzerland 4️⃣ Slovenia 5️⃣ Ireland 6️⃣ Austria 7️⃣ Portugal 🇵🇹 8️⃣ Singapore 9️⃣ Finland 🔟 Japan Portugal's consistent performance continues to strengthen its attractiveness for international talent, businesses, investors and visitors seeking a stable, secure and high-quality environment in which to live, work and grow. 🌍📈🤝 Subscribe to AICEP's newsletters to stay updated on Portugal's latest economic, investment and business developments: https://t.co/EETXbWwSGX
Ranked by total interactions across everything we have tracked for this account, which is a longer history than the 30-day window the rates above use. The multiple compares each post to this account's own median.
Recurring topics
The most frequent hashtags in the sampled posts. They describe what this account writes about; they are not a performance signal, and the catalog-wide breakdown on the hub shows how little hashtag count moves.
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Reading these numbers
A typical post picks up 5 interactions against 98K followers, an engagement rate of 0.005%. Measured over 11 original posts, its engagement rate beats 12% of 20,444 tracked accounts of a similar size. That is a reason to look at how the audience behaves - reply depth, saves, whether the followers are recent - rather than a conclusion about it on its own. Posts are seen about 349 times each, and 1.43% of those impressions turn into an interaction. That is about 0.356% of the follower count, which is the gap between an audience on paper and an audience in a timeline. Posting runs at about 0.37 posts a day over the last 30 days, though only 37% of days saw any activity at all. Most posts go out around 10:00 UTC, and Monday is the busiest day of the week. Of the 11 posts sampled, 100% carry an image or video and 64% link out. The account's strongest tracked post pulled 68 interactions, about 14x its own typical post.
- What is AICEP - Portuguese Trade & Investment Agency's engagement rate on X?
- AICEP - Portuguese Trade & Investment Agency (@aicep) has an engagement rate of 0.005%, based on the median interactions across 11 original posts from the last 30 days against 98,040 followers. Replies, reposts and quote-posts of other people are excluded from that sample.
- Is that a good engagement rate?
- At 0.005%, AICEP - Portuguese Trade & Investment Agency sits above the 10th percentile of the 204,694 accounts in this comparison. Those comparison accounts are all large ones, because our scanning cadence is weighted towards big accounts, so this is a ranking among peers of similar scale rather than a ranking across X.
- Does @aicep have real engagement?
- Its engagement rate beats 12% of the tracked X accounts closest to it in follower count (20,444 accounts), which puts it in the bottom quarter for its size group. Ranking inside a size band matters because engagement rate falls as accounts grow, so a raw rate would mostly re-measure the follower count. It is a starting point for a look at follower quality, not a verdict on it.
- When does @aicep post?
- Most posts go out around 10:00 UTC, and Monday is its busiest day, at roughly 0.37 posts per day across the measured window.