Coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Portuguese coated abrasives market expanded significantly, with production rising from 85.7 million US dollars to 100.8 million US dollars and market size growing from 60.6 million US dollars to 80.8 million US dollars. This growth was supported by INDASA's strategic factory expansion and acquisition of Luzostela, which increased production capacity, along with continuous innovation in high-performance abrasives. Rising demand for synthetic abrasives from automotive and electronics industries, as well as construction sector growth, further fueled market expansion during this period.

After 2021, the market size contracted to 66.3 million US dollars by 2024, despite production remaining stable at around 96-100 million US dollars. The decline was largely due to a sustained increase in exports, which reduced domestic availability. In 2022, the launch of new non-woven abrasive products by Norton Abrasives and ongoing R&D investments by major players like 3M helped maintain production levels. Additionally, the entry of new competitors such as ABRALUX and DRAGAO ABRASIVOS intensified market dynamics, specializing in abrasives for stone, ceramic, and metalworking.

The market's evolution throughout the period was influenced by corporate strategies and consumer preferences, with coated abrasives maintaining dominance due to their versatility. No major legislative changes affected the market, allowing these factors to shape its trajectory directly.

Production coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In Portugal, the output value of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base reached 100.8 million US dollars in 2021, marking a 20.8% increase from 2020. Production hit its lowest point in 2020 at 83.5 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 4.4%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 17.6%, translating to an annualized rate of 5.6%.

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

Exports coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal's export volume of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base rebounded in 2021 after two years of decline, reaching 5 788 tonnes. This represented a 12.4% increase from 2020. Exports fell to their lowest level in 2020 at 5 149 tonnes, with the largest drop occurring in 2019 at 8.5%. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 4.4%, averaging an annual decline of 1.5%.

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

During 2018–2021, Spain, Sri Lanka, and the United States were key buyers of Portugal's coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base, accounting for 11.1%, 10.6%, and 9.6% of export volume, respectively. However, their combined share totaled just 31.2% of total exports, with the remaining 68.8% spread across numerous other trading partners.

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 cross-border shipments of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base recovered in 2021 after a two-year decline, with export value reaching 66 098 thousand US dollars. This reflected a strong 19.8% uptick from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 55 194 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 9.2%.

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

The export structure in value terms from 2018 to 2021 was diversified, with the Netherlands, the United States, and Spain accounting for 14.2%, 12.5%, and 11.9% of export value, respectively. Together, these three countries represented just 38.6% of total flows, indicating no single nation held a clearly dominant position.

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

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

Imports coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's import volume of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base rose for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 4 568 tonnes—a 22.4% increase from 2020. Imports were at their lowest in 2019 at 3 517 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 4.7%. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports grew by 23.8%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Italy, and Germany dominated Portugal's import volume of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base, with shares of 32.3%, 16.3%, and 11.3%, respectively. Combined, these three countries represented 60.0% 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 import value of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base increased for the second year in a row in 2021, reaching 46 081 thousand US dollars—a strong 24.1% rise from the previous year. The lowest value was in 2019 at 36 429 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 11.2%. Over the 2018–2021 span, imports grew by 12.3%, averaging a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%.

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

In the 2018–2021 period, Spain, Mexico, and Germany were the primary sources in Portugal's import value of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base, accounting for 37.9%, 13.3%, and 11.2% of import value, respectively. Together, they made up 62.4% 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