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Desktop computers market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The desktop computer market in Portugal contracted from a size of 36.9 million US dollars in 2018 to 24.2 million in 2021. The initial period was marked by the development and launch of robust, energy-efficient industrial PCs with Intel Atom and Core i7 processors for machine automation, supporting a specialized segment. This niche innovation did not offset the broader market decline over the subsequent years.

A partial recovery lifted the market to 29.0 million dollars in 2022, but it fell again to 22.1 million in 2023. Despite this overall reduction, 2023 saw significant product launches and technological advances, including HP's introduction of high-performance workstations for AI and engineering sectors, alongside progress in industrial automation integrating AI, IIoT, and edge computing.

From 2024, the market environment began to transform with the rising sale of computers equipped with neural processing units (NPUs). Major investments exceeding 12 billion euros were announced for data center infrastructure in Portugal, driven by AI demand. Concurrently, new European regulations like the AI Act and Data Act entered force, accelerating digital transformation and cybersecurity investments among Portuguese businesses.

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 value
    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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, unit
  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, unit
  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, 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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  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 desktop computers in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's desktop computer production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 10 115 K $ US, representing a 47.0% year-over-year drop. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 57.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 24.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.3%)	(6.5%)	(47.0%)	(24.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, unit

Desktop computer production in Portugal fell for the third year in a row. In 2021, Portugal produced 9 273 units, which is 23.6% less than in 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 38%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.8%)	(13.8%)	(23.6%)	(14.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports desktop computers from Portugal

Exports in kind, K unit

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 67-fold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2021. In 2021, Portugal's desktop computer exports amounted to 12.0 K units, marking a steep contraction of 60.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 97.6%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020, at 56.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(97.6%)	56.9%	(60.8%)	(75.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Hong Kong, Spain, and Angola were the main destinations for desktop computers exported from Portugal, together accounting for 76.2% of total exports in kind. Specifically, Hong Kong represented 36.4%, Spain 22.0%, and Angola 17.8% of exports.

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

In 2021, the value of desktop computers exported from Portugal reached 10 804 K $ US, up by 29.2% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 6.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 8 360 K $ US, while the maximum was in 2019 at 12 154 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 31.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.8%	(31.2%)	29.2%	(2.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Angola, Spain, and Cabo Verde remained the primary buyers of desktop computers from Portugal in value terms, jointly forming 63.3% of total exports. Angola accounted for 31.2%, Spain for 24.3%, and Cabo Verde for 7.8% of 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 desktop computers to Portugal

Imports in kind, K unit

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports changed by 31 times from the peak in 2018 to the trough in 2020. In 2021, Portugal imported 110.6 K units of desktop computers, indicating a sharp gain of 165.5% over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 41.6 K units, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 96.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(96.5%)	(9.7%)	165.5%	(56.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—China, Spain, and the Netherlands—together accounted for 75.9% of total desktop computer imports in kind to Portugal.

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 decline, desktop computer imports to Portugal increased. In 2021, Portugal imported approximately 24 839 K $ US of desktop computers, marking a sharp uptick of 68.3% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 14 757 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2020, at 30.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.4%)	(30.8%)	68.3%	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, the Netherlands, and Poland were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of desktop computer imports to Portugal in value terms, with a combined share of 58.4% of total flows. Specifically, Spain represented 29.7%, the Netherlands 14.8%, and Poland 13.8% of import value.

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