Market research

Automatic circuit breakers market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

Submission: 15 minutes after payment

Research period: 2017-2025

Report language:

Report language:

Submission method: to your account

File format: docx, xlsx

Single Report

$420

Instant access to detailed data on one specific market
Ideal for one-off tasks: niche assessments, presentations, investment decisions
Available in Excel and Word in 15 minutes after purchase
Cheaper than subscription, but each market requires a separate purchase

Best if you know exactly what you need

Buy a single report

Platform Subscription

from$600

Complete and unlimited data access across products and regions
Includes continuous data updates during subscription period
Download reports instantly in Word, and Excel formats
More cost-effective for multiple markets or regular analysis

Ideal for regular data users

View pricing plans

Earlier Report Observations

The market for automatic circuit breakers in Portugal saw regulatory-driven growth from 2018, with market size reaching 21 436 тыс. $ in 2020. The enactment of Law No. 61/2018 introduced new inspection and project requirements for electrical installations, increasing demand for certified breakers. This was reinforced by state-owned EDP Distribuição implementing these norms. By 2020, the adoption of Ordinance No. 8/2021 regulating self-consumption and renewable energy communities further stimulated demand for breakers in solar photovoltaic systems. In 2021, the publication of technical parameters DIT-C14-100 and the entry of new international manufacturers like Schneider Electric with Acti 9 products expanded supply and introduced IoT-compatible devices.

Market growth accelerated to 28 936 тыс. $ in 2022 and 42 091 тыс. $ in 2023. The update of Technical Rules for Low Voltage Electrical Installations in 2022 imposed stricter testing and certification requirements under IEC 60947-2, mandating more reliable breakers. Enhanced periodic inspections by DGEG also drove replacement demand. In 2023, the launch of Schneider Electric's digital medium-voltage EvoPacT HVX™ circuit breakers created a new smart grid segment. The expansion of E-Redes' automated distribution network in 2024 increased need for breakers with auto-reclosing and remote monitoring. By 2025, new safety and energy efficiency regulations under Regulation No. 746/2025, along with the release of Acti 9 Smart breakers with Wi-Fi/IoT, intensified competition and innovation.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In value
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2020, 2022-2023
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2020, 2022-2023
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020, 2022-2023, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020, 2022-2023, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production automatic circuit breakers in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports automatic circuit breakers from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Exports of automatic circuit breakers from Portugal declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 698 tonnes, marking a slight drop of 0.6% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 13.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.7%)	(4.0%)	(0.6%)	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Angola, and Mozambique were the principal buyers of automatic circuit breakers from Portugal in terms of volume. Italy accounted for 48.2% of exports, Angola for 24.2%, and Mozambique for 11.2%. Together, these three countries represented 83.7% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of automatic circuit breakers from Portugal increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 34 160 thousand US dollars, showing a strong rise of 12.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 30 412 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 16.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.2%)	0.3%	12.0%	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, France, and Angola were the key destinations for exports of automatic circuit breakers from Portugal in value terms. Italy accounted for 61.6% of exports, France for 16.7%, and Angola for 11.3%. Collectively, these three countries made up 89.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports automatic circuit breakers to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year reduction, imports of automatic circuit breakers into Portugal increased. In 2021, import volume totaled 1 445 tonnes, up by 22.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 28.5%, equating to an annualized rate of -10.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 179 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 29.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.8%)	(16.9%)	22.5%	(10.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Spain, France, and India—together absorbed 58.8% of total imports in kind of automatic circuit breakers to Portugal.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Portugal's imports of automatic circuit breakers increased. In 2021, imports stood at 39 674 thousand US dollars, up by 15.5% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 23.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 34 338 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline was in 2019 with a drop of 26.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.3%)	(10.4%)	15.5%	(8.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and Czechia formed the key group of partners for imports of automatic circuit breakers into Portugal in value terms. Spain accounted for 37.6% of imports, France for 20.9%, and Czechia for 8.3%. Together, these three countries represented 66.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io