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Glass moulds market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese glass moulds industry, historically centered in Marinha Grande, built its reputation on quality, technological modernization, and a strong export orientation. By 2018, production stood at 19.6 million US$, with a market size of 12.6 million US$. In late 2019, the launch of the Shellmould project aimed at developing moulds with improved cooling began to influence production processes, and by 2020, validation of these moulds led to enhancements in production cycles and quality, supporting a rise in market size to 14.8 million US$ despite a slight dip in production.

A significant surge occurred by 2022, with production reaching 23.4 million US$ and market size hitting 22.2 million US$. This jump was driven by initiatives under the national Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), which included mobilizing agendas such as INOV.AM and Embalagem do Futuro. These programs fostered innovation in glass packaging, including the development of lighter and smarter bottles, boosting demand for advanced moulds. However, in 2023, the market adjusted: production eased to 22.2 million US$, and market size fell to 17.2 million US$, as the industry marked its 80th anniversary, highlighting long-term commitments to innovation and internationalization.

Through 2025, the sector continued to adapt to structural shifts, emphasizing digital solutions for mould creation and sustainable packaging development, as reflected in discussions at the Semana de Moldes 2025, indicating ongoing market transformation.

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
1. 4.1. In value
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018, 2020, 2022-2023
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2020, 2022-2023
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2020, 2022-2023, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2020, 2022-2023, 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, 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 glass moulds in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2020, Portugal's glass mould production was valued at 18 967 K $ US, showing minimal change from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, production decreased by 3.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports glass moulds from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal's glass mould exports increased in 2021 after a two-year decline. The country exported 820 t of glass moulds in 2021, marking a sharp 29.2% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 635 t, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 5.9% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.9%)	(3.6%)	29.2%	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets for Portugal's glass mould exports in kind were Spain, Germany, and Poland, collectively accounting for 61.2% of total export flows.

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, Portugal's glass mould exports reached 19 722 K $ US, reflecting a significant 20.3% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 24%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 with a 0.8% decrease.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	(0.8%)	20.3%	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, the three main markets for Portugal's glass mould exports in value terms were Spain, Germany, and Bulgaria, together absorbing 57.6% of total 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 glass moulds to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's glass mould imports increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. The country imported a total of value_last_year t of glass moulds in 2021, representing a 2.6% year-over-year gain. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 35.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.4%	26.5%	2.6%	10.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Italy (38.2% of imports in kind), Poland (19.8% of imports in kind), and Spain (17.4% of imports in kind) remained the primary sources for Portugal's glass mould imports in kind, jointly accounting for 75.5% of total import flows.

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

In 2021, Portugal's glass mould imports totaled 10 622 K $ US, which is 13.2% less than in 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 18.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 8 620 K $ US, while the maximum value occurred in 2020 at 12 243 K $ US. The largest increase was in 2020 with a 42.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.5%)	42.0%	(13.2%)	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, the three principal markets for Portugal's glass mould imports in value terms were Spain, Poland, and China, together accounting for 62.1% of total 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