Acrylic polymers in primary forms market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for acrylic polymers in primary forms in Portugal grew consistently in physical terms from 2018 to 2023, increasing from 33 787 t to 43 144 t. This represents a total growth of approximately 28% over the five-year period, with the most notable rise occurring between 2020 and 2023.

In value terms, the market expanded even more sharply, rising from 77.3 million $ US in 2018 to 124.5 million $ US in 2023. This 61% increase in market value suggests a combination of volume growth and possible shifts in product mix or pricing dynamics during the latter part of the period.

In 2025, the sector saw significant activity, including the presentation of technological innovations at the K 2025 fair, such as the Domino project for modernizing mold manufacturing. Growing environmental awareness increased interest in bio-based polymer solutions, and Portuguese companies collaborated with luxury vehicle manufacturers, reflecting ongoing technological development and investment.

Production acrylic polymers in primary forms in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Production of acrylic polymers in primary forms in Portugal declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 13 532 thousand US dollars, marking a decrease of 19.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production fell by 19.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2020, Portugal produced 9 282 tonnes of acrylic polymers in primary forms, showing a moderate decline of 8.2% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2020 period, production increased by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 10 114 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports acrylic polymers in primary forms from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Exports of acrylic polymers in primary forms from Portugal increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 10 494 tonnes, representing a solid gain of 13.3% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 2.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 399 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 18.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom were the principal buyers of acrylic polymers in primary forms from Portugal. France accounted for 33.1% of exports in kind, Spain for 18.1%, and the United Kingdom for 15.5%, together making up 66.8% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, exports of acrylic polymers in primary forms from Portugal increased. In 2021, exports totalled 20.5 million US dollars, marking a steep advance of 44.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 7.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 14.2 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 25.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom remained the key partners in exports by value. France accounted for 28.2% of exports in value terms, Spain for 20.8%, and the United Kingdom for 12.8%, together representing 61.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Imports acrylic polymers in primary forms to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Portugal imported 37 748 tonnes of acrylic polymers in primary forms, which was broadly stable compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 6.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 34 888 tonnes, with the largest decline of 1.2% that year. The highest volume was in 2020 at 37 810 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 8.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

Over the 2018-2021 period, Germany, Spain, and France were the main sources of imports in kind for acrylic polymers in primary forms to Portugal. Germany accounted for 41.9% of imports in kind, Spain for 13.3%, and France for 12.6%, together absorbing 67.8% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of acrylic polymers in primary forms into Portugal increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Portugal imported approximately 111.4 million US dollars of these products, equivalent to an intense uptick of 48.8% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 40%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 71.6 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 10.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Germany, Spain, and France—together absorbed 66.3% of total imports in value terms of acrylic polymers in primary forms to Portugal.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021