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Car radio receivers market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for car radio receivers in Portugal showed substantial growth from 2018 to 2022, with the market size increasing from 138 million dollars to 434 million dollars. This expansion was particularly sharp between 2021 and 2022, when the market value nearly doubled.

In the later part of the period, the sector was influenced by broader automotive trends and regulatory developments. By 2025, the Portuguese automotive market grew by 6.2%, with light passenger vehicle sales rising 7.3%, which supported demand for integrated car radios. Chinese brands such as BYD and MG significantly increased their presence, while vehicle electrification reached 23.2% of new registrations, introducing technical considerations for radio compatibility. Legislative updates, including the Radio Law and ANACOM's regulations on broadcasting and telematics equipment, continued to frame the operating environment.

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, 2018-2019, 2021-2022
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2019, 2021-2022
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2019, 2021-2022, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2019, 2021-2022, M $ 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, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 car radio receivers in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In Portugal, the output value of car radio receivers reached 916.1 million US dollars in 2021, marking a year-over-year decline of 14.9%. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 4.2%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.9%)	n/a	n/a	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Production hit its lowest point in 2019, then peaked in 2021, with the peak being 2.6 times higher than the trough. In 2021, Portugal produced 18 264 thousand units of car radio receivers, representing a significant drop of 11.3% compared to 2020.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.3%)	n/a	n/a	32.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports car radio receivers from Portugal

Exports in kind, K unit

Portugal's exports of car radio receivers fell for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 3 439 thousand units, down 19.0% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 22.2%, averaging an 8.0% annual decline. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 281 thousand units. The largest year-over-year decrease occurred in 2020 at 19.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 19.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.5%	(19.6%)	(19.0%)	(8.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom—collectively accounted for 78.1% of Portugal's total car radio receiver exports in volume terms.

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, M $ US

After two years of decline, Portugal's exports of car radio receivers in value terms rebounded in 2021, reaching 713.8 million US dollars, an 8.8% increase over the previous year. However, over the full 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 13.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 656.3 million US dollars, and the largest year-over-year drop occurred in 2019 at 18.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.8%)	(2.5%)	8.8%	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom were the top destinations for Portugal's car radio receiver exports in value terms, with shares of 57.9%, 15.3%, and 5.1%, respectively. Together, these three markets made up 78.3% of total export value.

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 car radio receivers to Portugal

Imports in kind, K unit

Portugal's imports of car radio receivers rose for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to approximately 330 thousand units, a sharp increase of 123.2% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 252%, with a compound annual growth rate of 52.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	42.5%	10.7%	123.2%	52.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Spain, and the Philippines dominated Portugal's car radio receiver imports in volume terms, with shares of 49.4%, 19.7%, and 13.6%, respectively. Combined, these three countries represented 82.7% of total import volume.

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, M $ US

The market showed an unstable trend over the timeframe. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with the peak being 2.5 times higher than the trough. In 2021, Portugal's car radio receiver imports were valued at 16.5 million US dollars, up 125.7% from 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 6.6 million US dollars, and the largest year-over-year decline occurred that same year at 35.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.0%)	10.6%	125.7%	17.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, three main markets—Germany, Spain, and the Philippines—together accounted for 82.5% of Portugal's total car radio receiver imports in value terms.

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