Binders, folders and file covers market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Portuguese market for binders, folders and file covers displayed notable volatility in both physical volume and monetary value. In volume terms, the market expanded from 1 961 t in 2018 to a peak of 2 570 t in 2021, before contracting sharply to 1 825 t in 2022 and then recovering to 2 406 t by 2024.

The market's value followed a somewhat different path, reaching its highest point of USD 8.05 million in 2019. However, it subsequently declined, falling to USD 5.38 million in 2021 despite that year's high sales volume. This divergence suggests shifts in product mix, average prices, or cost structures during the period.

After a further drop to USD 4.69 million in 2023, the market's value rebounded to USD 5.86 million in 2024, paralleling a recovery in volume. The overall period was characterized by significant year-to-year swings rather than a steady trend.

Production binders, folders and file covers in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's production of binders, folders, and file covers has declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 6 923 thousand US dollars, marking a 14.9% decrease from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 30.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 11.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Portugal produced 2 818 tonnes of binders, folders, and file covers, representing a sharp increase of 41.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 26.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.1%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 985 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 16.5% that year.

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

Exports binders, folders and file covers from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Portugal's exports of binders, folders, and file covers rebounded in 2021, reaching 508.1 tonnes—a 38.3% increase from the previous year. However, from 2018 to 2021, exports overall decreased by 25.8%, with an annualized decline of 9.5%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 367.4 tonnes, which experienced the steepest drop of 29.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Angola, Germany, and the United States were the top destinations for Portugal's exports of binders, folders, and file covers in volume terms. Angola accounted for 28.5% of exports, Germany for 11.4%, and the United States for 11.0%, together making up 50.9% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

Following a two-year downturn, Portugal's exports of binders, folders, and file covers in value terms increased in 2021, reaching 2 773 thousand US dollars—a 36.9% rise from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 18.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2 026 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 31.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the United States, and Angola were the leading buyers of binders, folders, and file covers from Portugal in value terms. Germany accounted for 18.9% of exports, the United States for 17.9%, and Angola for 17.0%, collectively representing 53.8% 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 binders, folders and file covers to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of binders, folders, and file covers in volume terms declined for the second consecutive year in 2021, totaling 260.9 tonnes—a 37.6% decrease from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 37.2%, with an annualized decline of 14.4%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 486.0 tonnes, which also recorded the largest increase of 17.0% that year.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Spain, China, and Germany were the primary sources for Portugal's imports of binders, folders, and file covers in volume terms. Spain accounted for 69.0% of imports, China for 10.1%, and Germany for 8.4%, together comprising 87.5% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

Portugal's imports of binders, folders, and file covers in value terms declined for the second year in a row in 2021, with a total value showing a contraction of 32.9% year-over-year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 1 905 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 58.2% that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Germany, and China accounted for the largest share of Portugal's imports of binders, folders, and file covers in value terms. Spain represented 68.4% of imports, Germany 8.7%, and China 7.1%, together making up 84.2% 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