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Bath salts and preparations market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for perfumed bath salts and preparations in Portugal declined steadily from 2018 to 2021, with market size falling from 11.1 million USD in 2018 to 7.8 million USD in 2021. This reduction was accompanied by a sharp drop in domestic production, which more than halved from 2.6 million USD to 1.4 million USD, and a consistent decrease in imports, which fell from 10.8 million USD to 7.2 million USD over the same period.

From 2022 onward, import volumes continued to decline, reaching a low of 3.9 million USD in 2024 before a partial recovery to 5.2 million USD in 2025. Exports, after several years of relatively low levels, surged to 2.3 million USD in 2025, indicating a significant change in trade flows for the sector.

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 and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2021
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2021
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2021, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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 bath salts and preparations in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's bath salts and preparations production has rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2021, output reached 1 444 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.0% increase from 2020. Production hit its lowest point in 2020 at 1 375 thousand US dollars, with the sharpest annual drop of 42.4% occurring that year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 45.1%, averaging an 18.1% annual decline.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.3%)	(42.4%)	5.0%	(18.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports bath salts and preparations from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of bath salts and preparations from Portugal showed significant fluctuations during this period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 145 tonnes, then surged by 66.3% in 2020 to reach their highest level in 2018, creating a 4.2-fold difference between these extremes. In 2021, exports stood at 283 tonnes, representing a strong 17.8% increase from the previous year. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019 with a 76.0% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(76.0%)	66.3%	17.8%	(22.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain was the leading destination for Portugal's bath salts and preparations exports by volume, accounting for 23.0% of total shipments. Germany followed with 17.9%, and the United Kingdom with 16.6%. Together, these three markets represented 57.4% of Portugal's total export flows.

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

Export values for bath salts and preparations from Portugal experienced notable volatility. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 499 thousand US dollars, while the highest came in 2018, creating a 4.6-fold gap between these years. In 2021, exports totaled 828 thousand US dollars, showing a significant 22.5% decrease from 2020. The most dramatic decline occurred in 2019 with a 78.4% drop, while 2020 saw the largest increase at 114.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(78.4%)	114.0%	(22.5%)	(29.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany accounted for the largest share of Portugal's bath salts and preparations exports by value at 22.0%. The United Kingdom followed closely with 21.1%, while Angola represented 15.9% of total export value. These three markets together comprised 59.0% of Portugal's 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 bath salts and preparations to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of bath salts and preparations by volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 4 017 tonnes, representing a 19.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import volumes fell by 37.7%, averaging an annual decline of 14.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.7%)	(7.2%)	(19.4%)	(14.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain dominated Portugal's imports of bath salts and preparations by volume, accounting for 81.6% of total imports. The remaining share was distributed among other trading partners.

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

Portugal's imports of bath salts and preparations by value declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 7 187 thousand US dollars, down 7.8% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import values decreased by 33.6%, averaging an annual decline of 12.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.4%)	(10.7%)	(7.8%)	(12.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2018-2021 period, Spain maintained a dominant position in Portugal's imports of bath salts and preparations by value, accounting for 75.1% of total imports. Other markets held comparatively smaller shares.

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