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Copper screws, bolts and nuts 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 copper screws, bolts and nuts in Portugal showed variable volume in the initial years, rising to 2 871 t in 2019 before contracting to 2 417 t in 2020.

A pronounced recovery and growth phase followed, with market volume climbing to 3 281 t in 2021 and surging to a peak of 4 959 t in 2022. This expansion coincided with the launch of new thread rod dimensions from M4 diameter and 16 mm length, which widened the available product range for various industrial applications. Enhanced market visibility through participation in key trade events, such as Metal Madrid, further supported demand by connecting suppliers with potential buyers.

After reaching its highest point, the market volume moderated to 4 074 t in 2023, a level that remained substantially above the volumes seen prior to 2021.

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 and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2023, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 copper screws, bolts and nuts in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's production of copper screws, bolts, and nuts increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 2 026 K $ US, marking a 23.6% year-over-year advance. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 567 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 23.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.7%)	4.6%	23.6%	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Portugal produced 175.8 t of copper screws, bolts, and nuts, indicating an 8.2% decrease compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 8.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 170.1 t, which experienced the largest decline of 11.5%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 12.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.5%)	12.5%	(8.2%)	(2.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports copper screws, bolts and nuts from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest exports were recorded in 2019 at 80 t, while the highest stood at 163 t in 2020, reflecting a 2-fold gap. In 2021, Portugal's exports of copper screws, bolts, and nuts came to 138 t, amounting to a strong decrease of 15.7% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 21.1%, and the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 104.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.1%)	104.0%	(15.7%)	10.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Germany, Thailand, and Bolivia—together absorbed 82.6% of Portugal's total exports in kind of copper screws, bolts, and nuts.

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, K $ US

Portugal's export volume of copper screws, bolts, and nuts increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 2 064 K $ US, constituting a 26.9% advance from the year earlier. Over the period 2018-2021, exports increased by 34.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 019 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 33.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 59.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.7%)	59.6%	26.9%	10.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, Germany (42.8% of exports in value terms), Thailand (33.6% of exports in value terms), and Bolivia (8.7% of exports in value terms) formed the core group of markets for Portugal's exports in value terms, together representing 85.1% of total flows.

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 copper screws, bolts and nuts to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, copper screws, bolts, and nuts shipments to Portugal from abroad reached 3 243 t, up by 35.7% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 24.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2 389 t, which also experienced the largest decline of 14.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	(14.1%)	35.7%	7.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, the country structure of imports in kind was dominated by the Netherlands, which accounted for 75.3% of total flows, while other destinations were relatively small.

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, K $ US

After a two-year drop, copper screws, bolts, and nuts imports to Portugal increased. In 2021, import volume reached 9 578 K $ US, up by 43.5% relative to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 13.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 6 675 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 15.8% decrease.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.8%)	(6.0%)	43.5%	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018–2021, the Netherlands (35.0% of imports in value terms), Italy (20.8% of imports in value terms), and Germany (20.1% of imports in value terms) were the main suppliers of copper screws, bolts, and nuts to Portugal, together comprising 75.9% of total 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