Artificial parts of the body market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for artificial parts of the body in Portugal showed varied movement. The market size stood at $78.2 million in 2018, supported by an increase in serious injuries and amputations as well as technological advances in upper limb prosthetics. In 2019, the market contracted to $73.9 million, even as the industry continued to focus on research and development and benefited from an aging population. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 negatively impacted manufacturing operations and healthcare services, causing delays in the production and distribution of prosthetics and artificial organs.

The market recovered in 2021, expanding to $83.8 million. This growth was driven by the launch of digital systems for dental prosthetic production, such as Dentsply Sirona's Lucitone system, and the broader adoption of 3D printing and digital technologies that improved precision and customization. Over 2022 and 2023, the introduction of innovative orthopedic devices like Exactech's Equinoxe Humeral Reconstruction Prosthesis in the European market, regulatory approvals for new 3D-printing materials, and sustained demand from an aging population further supported market expansion.

Advancements in materials, such as next-generation zirconia for dental prosthetics, along with strategic partnerships and increased investment in research and development, continued to propel the market forward in 2024 and 2025. These developments enhanced the functionality, aesthetics, and accessibility of prosthetic solutions, reinforcing the market's positive trajectory in Portugal.

Production artificial parts of the body in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Portugal's production of artificial body parts was valued at 3 237 thousand US dollars, marking a modest increase of 2.3% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production declined by 5.9%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 2.0%.

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

Exports artificial parts of the body from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of decline, Portugal's exports of artificial body parts rebounded in 2021. The country shipped 14.6 tonnes abroad, representing a significant increase of 15.8% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 15.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 12.6 tonnes, which also saw the sharpest decline of 23.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Spain, and Brazil were the primary destinations for Portugal's artificial body part exports in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 20.6% of exports, Spain for 19.6%, and Brazil for 19.0%. Together, these three countries absorbed 59.2% of Portugal's total exports in this category.

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

The market for artificial body part exports from Portugal experienced notable fluctuations during this period. In 2021, export volumes reached 25.9 million US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 72.3% compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 15.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 30.9%. Overall, there was a 1.7-fold difference between the peak in 2021 and the trough in 2020.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands, Spain, and Belgium were the main markets for Portugal's artificial body part exports in value terms. The Netherlands led with 49.1% of exports, followed by Spain at 17.0%, and Belgium at 6.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 72.5% 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 artificial parts of the body to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of artificial body parts showed irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2021, imports amounted to 98.2 tonnes, representing an abrupt decline of 43.6% from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 183.7 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 90.7%. The lowest volume was in 2018, resulting in a 1.9-fold variation between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2018.

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

From 2018 to 2021, France, Spain, and the Netherlands remained the main suppliers of artificial body parts to Portugal in volume terms. France accounted for 34.6% of imports, Spain for 25.2%, and the Netherlands for 16.7%. Together, these three countries formed 76.5% of Portugal's total imports in this category.

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

Following a two-year decline, Portugal's imports of artificial body parts increased in 2021. The country imported 106.5 million US dollars worth of these products, reflecting an uptick of 27.0% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 15.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 83.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.0%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Spain, and Belgium were the key sources for Portugal's artificial body part imports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 37.4% of imports, Spain for 28.2%, and Belgium for 10.0%. Collectively, these three countries took 75.7% of total import flows.

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

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