Ceramic roofing tiles market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the ceramic roofing tiles market in Portugal showed moderate growth, with market size increasing from 33.8 million USD to 41.8 million USD. This growth was supported by the resilience of the local industry, composed mainly of small and medium-sized enterprises with innovation capacity. In 2020, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global supply chains, Portuguese companies continued to invest in sustainable processes, which helped maintain production and meet demand for durable roofing materials.

In 2021, the market surged to 64.4 million USD, a 54% increase from the previous year. This jump was driven by the international expansion of Portuguese ceramic companies such as Margres and Cinca, which boosted export potential, along with growing consumer preference for sustainable and durable roofing solutions, especially in renovation projects. Adaptation to climate change, with increased rainfall severity, also emphasized the importance of high-quality ceramic tiles that meet strict impermeability and frost resistance standards.

After peaking in 2021, market volume slightly declined to 61.0 million USD in 2023, then recovered to 62.4 million USD in 2024. Production remained stable at high levels, reflecting ongoing innovations in manufacturing processes, such as the use of pre-formed supports for firing that enhance durability. Legislative requirements, including certification for frost resistance and fire safety standards, ensured continued demand for quality ceramic tiles, supporting the market in recent years.

Production ceramic roofing tiles in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Production of ceramic roofing tiles in Portugal increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 72,278 thousand US dollars, marking a 39.4% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 34.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 47,858 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 10.8%.

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

Exports ceramic roofing tiles from Portugal

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes of ceramic roofing tiles from Portugal declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 68.8 thousand tonnes, a 1.4% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 45.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 18.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Lebanon, Angola, and Spain were the main destinations for Portugal's ceramic roofing tile exports in kind. Lebanon accounted for 28.2% of exports, Angola for 19.5%, and Spain for 10.0%, together representing 57.7% 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

After a two-year decline, Portugal's ceramic roofing tile export value increased. In 2021, exports were valued at 13,441 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 7.6% year-over-year rise. However, between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 38%, with an annualized decline of 14.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 12,487 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 30.4%.

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

Over the 2018–2021 period, Lebanon, Angola, and Spain emerged as the primary markets for Portugal's ceramic roofing tile exports in value terms. Lebanon contributed 25.4% of export value, Angola 14.6%, and Spain 12.9%, collectively accounting for 53.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports ceramic roofing tiles to Portugal

Imports in kind, K t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 5.8 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline of 39.8% that year. In 2020, imports saw the largest increase of 166.4%, and by 2021, they hit their maximum, totaling a value that was 166.2% higher year-over-year, resulting in a 7.1-fold fluctuation between 2019 and 2021.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain remained the dominant and nearly sole source for imports in kind of ceramic roofing tiles to Portugal, holding a 99.3% share.

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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports dropped to their minimum in 2019 at 1,088 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 40.4% that year. By 2021, they climbed to their maximum, showing an abrupt improvement of 126.7% versus the previous year, leading to a 5.1-fold shift between 2019 and 2021.

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

In the 2018–2021 period, the partner base for imports in value terms was extremely narrow, with Spain alone responsible for 99.0% of total flows.

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

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