Hydraulic presses for metal market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The market for hydraulic presses in Portugal, measured in value terms, showed modest growth from USD 31.9 million in 2018 to a peak of USD 32.2 million in 2019. This stability coincided with continued innovation from established suppliers like Faccin, which introduced exclusive forged tie-rod systems for greater reliability, and a broader industry emphasis on advanced safety features such as modern Siemens controllers and differentiated operating modes. These technological enhancements likely supported demand for newer equipment, contributing to the slight market expansion.

After 2019, the market value contracted to USD 27.1 million in 2020 and further to USD 23.8 million in 2021. During this period, local manufacturers maintained their focus on supplying robust and adaptable presses with integrated safety systems, precision force control, and compatibility with automated production lines. While the available sources do not cite specific events driving the decline, the industry's ongoing development of tailored solutions for complex industrial processes remained a constant feature of the market landscape.

Looking beyond 2021, product development continued to emphasize automation and efficiency. In 2022, new automation solutions for tube and sheet metal processing were launched, such as those by Dinâmica Virtual, featuring hydraulic presses with multiple work speeds and enhanced safety. This trend indicates the market's persistent orientation towards technological upgrading, even as the earlier period saw a reduction in overall market size.

Production hydraulic presses for metal in Portugal

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 2-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, Portugal's output of hydraulic presses for metal was valued at 24 656 K $ US, marking a 1.5% decrease compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 29 544 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 15.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 99.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports hydraulic presses for metal from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.2 times. In 2020, Portugal's volume of hydraulic presses for metal exports reached 118.5 t, marking a measured drop of 8.9% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 158.6 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 17.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 119.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Russia, and Italy led the structure of exports in kind, accounting for 31.7%, 15.4%, and 12.1% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 59.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Portugal's hydraulic presses for metal export volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Portugal exported 1 086 K $ US of hydraulic presses for metal, representing a 24.7% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 127.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 31.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Spain, and Angola were the leading destinations in the country structure of exports in value terms, accounting for 21.7%, 17.4%, and 13.5% of exports, respectively. Together, they held a combined share of 52.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2017-2020

Imports hydraulic presses for metal to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, hydraulic presses for metal deliveries to Portugal were recorded at 315.5 t, marking a sudden decline of 54.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 41.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 699.2 t. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 60.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy, Spain, and China played the leading roles in imports in kind of hydraulic presses for metal to Portugal, accounting for 31.6%, 26.8%, and 10.6% of imports, respectively. Jointly, they took 69.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The span from 2018 to 2019 exhibited a peak-to-trough amplitude of 2.6 times. In 2020, Portugal's hydraulic presses for metal import volume came to 3 579 K $ US, which is 55.3% less relative to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 051 K $ US, while the maximum value was in 2019 at 8 011 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 59.6%, and the largest increase was in 2019, at 162.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Italy, Spain, and France—together absorbed 62.7% of total imports in value terms of hydraulic presses for metal to Portugal.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2017-2020