Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the Portuguese paper bobbins market was shaped by a growing emphasis on sustainability, with local manufacturers focusing on 100% recyclable and biodegradable products. Environmental certifications such as FSC became increasingly important for market access, and companies like CARTEMBAL consolidated their positions. This trend, coupled with new European and national packaging regulations, set the stage for growth. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 boosted demand for paper packaging in essential sectors, while government policies promoting circular economy further supported the market. By 2021, production had risen to 13.8 million USD, and market size reached 11.6 million USD, driven by investments in production technology and stricter labeling requirements.

After 2021, production continued to expand, reaching 16.6 million USD in 2023, but domestic consumption fell to 8.8 million USD as exports grew significantly. The consolidation of major players and tighter sustainability policies under European circular economy frameworks likely encouraged production scaling, but the increased export orientation reduced domestic availability. While specific factors for 2023 are not highlighted, the market's evolution reflects a shift towards export-driven production amid strong international demand for sustainable paper supports.

Production bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Portugal's output of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports was valued at 13 787 thousand US dollars, representing a 28.3% increase compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Portugal produced 15 189 tonnes of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports in 2021, marking a 15.4% advance from the previous year.

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

Exports bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal's export volume of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totalled 10 428 tonnes, remaining almost flat compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 12.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, virtually all exports in kind of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports from Portugal were associated with Spain, which accounted for 98.1% of total 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

After a two-year decline, shipments of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports from Portugal to abroad increased. In 2021, exports reached 10 403 thousand US dollars, indicating a strong 19.1% increase over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 2.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 8 734 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 9.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports from Portugal were largely oriented towards Spain, whose share in total export value reached 98.1%.

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

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

Imports bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 031 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 82.7%. In 2020, the largest increase was recorded at 329.8%. In 2021, foreign supplies of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports to Portugal totalled 7 410 tonnes, corresponding to a sharp 67.2% increase compared to 2020. Overall, a 7.2-fold variation was registered between the maximum in 2021 and the minimum in 2019.

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

In 2018–2021, the structure of imports in kind was marked by the predominance of Spain, which absorbed 86.5% of total flows, alongside a large number of minor partners.

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 import volume of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totalled 8 214 thousand US dollars, showing a 35.5% advance compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 31.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 212 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 16.7%.

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

In 2018–2021, Spain remained the key destination for bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports to Portugal, accounting for 85.3% of total imports in value terms, while other destinations were much less significant.

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

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