Bottling and packaging equipment market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bottling and packaging equipment in Portugal, measured in value, fluctuated between 2018 and 2022. It started at 89.2 million dollars in 2018, fell to 80.9 million in 2019, then recovered to 87.0 million in 2020. After a slight dip to 85.9 million in 2021, the market declined to 79.7 million in 2022.

Import values for this equipment showed significant movement in the following years. After imports stood at 91.0 million dollars in 2023, they surged to 124.0 million in 2024. This increase coincided with the introduction of new regulations for washing and filling returnable packaging, requiring specific automated processes and indelible date marking, as well as reinforced hygiene standards for food-contact equipment. In 2025, imports decreased to 98.5 million dollars, while the industry focused on technological advancements such as high-speed automated washing and filling lines and more efficient semi-automatic multi-head filling machines.

Production bottling and packaging equipment in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2019, Portugal's output of bottling and packaging equipment reached its lowest point at 10 842 thousand US dollars. The following year, in 2020, production peaked at 13 283 thousand US dollars. By 2021, output had declined to 12 590 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.2% year-over-year decrease. The most significant annual increase occurred in 2020 at 22.5%, while the largest drop was recorded in 2019 at 13.0%.

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

Exports bottling and packaging equipment from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal's exports of bottling and packaging equipment by volume have been declining for three consecutive years. In 2021, exports stood at 580 tonnes, representing a 10.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 39.1%, with an average annual decline of 15.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Angola, Italy, and Spain were the primary markets for Portugal's bottling and packaging equipment exports by volume. Angola accounted for 20.8% of exports, Italy for 16.3%, and Spain for 14.8%. Together, these three countries represented 51.8% 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

Portugal's exports of bottling and packaging equipment by value have decreased for the third year in a row. In 2021, export value amounted to 11 427 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 8.6% year-over-year decline. Between 2018 and 2021, exports dropped by 34.7%, equating to an average annual decrease of 13.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Angola, the United States, and Spain were the leading destinations for Portugal's bottling and packaging equipment exports by value. Angola accounted for 28.2% of exports, the United States for 16.6%, and Spain for 14.3%. Collectively, these three markets made up 59.1% 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 bottling and packaging equipment to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Portugal imported 2 655 tonnes of bottling and packaging equipment by volume, showing a 1.7% decrease from 2020. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 655 tonnes, which saw the largest annual decline of 27.8%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the highest increase at 6.4%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 24.5%, with an average annual drop of 9.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Spain, and France were the key sources for Portugal's imports of bottling and packaging equipment by volume. Together, these three countries supplied 70.6% 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 bottling and packaging equipment by value totaled 84 763 thousand US dollars in 2021, indicating a slight 1.7% contraction compared to the previous year. The lowest import value was in 2019 at 84 312 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decrease of 10.5%. In 2020, imports rose by 2.2%, the highest increase in the period. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, imports declined by 10.0%, with an average annual reduction of 3.5%.

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

During 2018-2021, Italy, Spain, and Germany were the main suppliers of bottling and packaging equipment to Portugal by value. Italy contributed 42.6% of imports, Spain 22.4%, and Germany 12.9%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 78.0% of total import value.

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

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