Aluminium bars, rods and profiles market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese market for aluminium bars, rods and profiles opened the period at 69 thousand tons in 2018, a level supported by the European Union's RoHS regulation which phased out lead-containing aluminium alloys, stimulating demand for compliant materials. Market volume then contracted to 57 thousand tons in 2019 despite continued regulatory mandates for fire-safe building components that use aluminium profiles, such as panic bars. A rebound to 60 thousand tons followed in 2020, driven by the sustained legislative push for fire safety, which increased the use of aluminium in door systems and construction applications.

In the subsequent years, trade dynamics shifted. The 2021 publication of the NBR 8117 standard established new manufacturing and quality requirements for extruded aluminium products, influencing market compliance. Global factors became prominent in 2022, including increased primary aluminium production in China and international investment flows, which affected supply chains and availability. From 2023, the market segment for aluminium windows saw notable expansion, supported by the growth of installer networks like SapaClub and persistent fire safety regulations. By 2024 and 2025, evolving consumer preferences towards aluminium windows and a stronger industry focus on sustainable practices, including the use of recycled aluminium, further shaped the market's direction.

Production aluminium bars, rods and profiles in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Portugal's production of aluminium bars, rods and profiles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 288.7 million US dollars, representing a 10.5% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, production fell by 20.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 7.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Portugal's production volume of aluminium bars, rods and profiles declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 69 073 tonnes, down 5.8% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 16.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.7%.

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

Exports aluminium bars, rods and profiles from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Portugal's exports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles increased in 2021. The country exported 49 384 tonnes, marking a strong 25.0% rise compared to 2020. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 39 499 tonnes, following an 11.8% decline in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, three main markets—Spain, France, and the United Kingdom—accounted for 74.7% of Portugal's total exports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles by volume.

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

Following a two-year decline, Portugal's exports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles increased in 2021. The country exported 218.3 million US dollars worth of these products, a sharp 52.5% gain from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 10.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 143.2 million US dollars, after a 17.1% decline in 2019.

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

In the period 2018–2021, Spain (32.5% of exports by value), France (29.5%), and the United Kingdom (8.3%) were the main destinations for Portugal's aluminium bars, rods and profiles exports, together accounting for 70.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports aluminium bars, rods and profiles to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 35 761 tonnes, up 16.4% from the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 27 079 tonnes, following a 25.2% decline that same year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain was the dominant supplier of aluminium bars, rods and profiles to Portugal, accounting for 74.5% of total imports by volume, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

Portugal's imports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 193.8 million US dollars, a sharp 36.4% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports grew by 20.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 141.3 million US dollars, after a 12.0% decline that year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain held the dominant position in Portugal's imports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles by value, accounting for 70.9% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among various smaller sources.

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

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