Electric heating resistors market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The market for electric heating resistors in Portugal declined from USD 24 046 thousand in 2018 to USD 13 856 thousand in 2020. This period saw the introduction of a new regime for private electrical installations in 2018, which classified installations into types A, B, and C and set standards for those using heating resistors, alongside ongoing harmonization of European safety norms for electrical equipment. In 2020, the publication of Decree-Law no. 101-D/2020 established building requirements to improve energy performance, including periodic inspections of heating systems, directly affecting the use and regulation of electric resistors.

The market recovered to USD 16 991 thousand in 2021, driven in part by Portaria no. 25/2021, which established minimum measures to prevent and control Legionella in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, boosting demand for compliant resistors. However, the market dipped again to USD 15 053 thousand in 2022, despite the approval of Decree-Law no. 15/2022 promoting decentralized electricity production and self-consumption, which could support the electrification of heating. Local manufacturers such as Casa das Resistências and Mecafil maintained production with a focus on energy-efficient and customized solutions for industrial and domestic applications.

After 2022, imports of electric heating resistors rose from USD 17 639 thousand in 2022 to USD 24 514 thousand in 2025, while exports surged from USD 6 144 thousand to USD 15 370 thousand over the same period. The continued activity of established national players and the evolving regulatory landscape for energy efficiency and electrical safety shaped the market's dynamics.

Production electric heating resistors in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Portugal's production of electric heating resistors reached a value of 3 722 K $ US, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 37.8%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 14.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2 702 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 18.4%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Production reached its lowest point in 2020 at 210.0 tonnes, before surging to 982.3 tonnes in 2021, representing a sharp gain of 367.8% compared to the previous year. This resulted in a 4.7-fold difference between the peak in 2021 and the trough in 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 19.4%.

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

Exports electric heating resistors from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Portugal's exports of electric heating resistors declined in 2021, reaching 293.5 tonnes, down by 16.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 32.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 350.7 tonnes, following the largest increase of 43.9% in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom were the largest buyers of electric heating resistors from Portugal in terms of volume. France accounted for 51.9% of exports, Spain for 15.9%, and the United Kingdom for 10.8%, together forming 78.6% of total exports in kind.

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

In 2021, Portugal's exports of electric heating resistors totalled 6 516 K $ US, equivalent to a year-over-year increase of 9.2%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 3.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 5 968 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 8.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Morocco, France, and Spain consistently led in the country structure of Portugal's exports by value. Morocco accounted for 38.7% of exports, France for 24.4%, and Spain for 12.7%, jointly representing 75.8% of total export 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 electric heating resistors to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Portugal's imports of electric heating resistors increased in 2021, reaching 620.7 tonnes, up by 17.1% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 20.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 529.9 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 24.9%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Italy, Spain, and Germany were the key sources for Portugal's imports of electric heating resistors in terms of volume. Italy accounted for 27.6% of imports, Spain for 19.9%, and Germany for 18.8%, together taking 66.3% 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

After a two-year decline, Portugal's imports of electric heating resistors increased in 2021, amounting to 19 784 K $ US, indicating a rise of 15.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 26.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 17 122 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 23.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Hungary, and Spain played leading roles in Portugal's imports of electric heating resistors by value. Germany accounted for 29.0% of imports, Hungary for 22.1%, and Spain for 13.7%, jointly taking 64.7% 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