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Injection moulding machines market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

After a phase of consolidation by Portuguese plastic transformation companies and mould makers, the injection moulding machine market expanded to 10 400 units in 2019, fueled by the entry of Matriz Jubilante into PET packaging moulds and sustained technology investments.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 reduced market volume to 5 550 units, and subsequent geopolitical events, including the war in Ukraine in 2022, triggered energy price surges and supply chain disruptions, further curtailing equipment imports.

By 2024, domestic production recovered to 113 units, though overall market size remained low at 343 units due to limited import activity, while the industry continued adopting fully electric machines for greater precision and energy efficiency.

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 kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2019-2020, 2024
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2019-2020, 2024
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2019-2020, 2024
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2019-2020, 2024
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2020, 2024, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2020, 2024, 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, unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, 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, K $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, K $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, 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, K $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, K $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US/unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, 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, K $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, K $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, 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, K $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, K $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 injection moulding machines in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of injection moulding machines in Portugal was 4,975 thousand US dollars, marking a significant decline of 19.7% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(19.7%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, unit

In 2020, Portugal produced 67 units of injection moulding machines, which represents a 20.2% decrease from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(20.2%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports injection moulding machines from Portugal

Exports in kind, unit

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with an 8.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Portugal exported 309 units of injection moulding machines, a sharp increase of 88.4% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 36.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 640.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	640.0%	(36.7%)	88.4%	106.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Angola, Spain, and Morocco were the key partners for Portugal's exports of injection moulding machines in kind. Angola accounted for 38.2% of exports, Spain for 22.4%, and Morocco for 10.4%, together representing 71.1% 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

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports reached their minimum in 2020 and their maximum in 2021, with a 2-fold variation between these years. In 2021, the export value of injection moulding machines from Portugal was 5,721 thousand US dollars, a sharp rise of 102.4% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2,827 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline in that year was 17.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	(17.0%)	102.4%	21.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Morocco, and France were consistently the main destinations for Portugal's exports of injection moulding machines in value terms. Spain accounted for 38.4% of exports, Morocco for 13.8%, and France for 7.0%, together making up 59.2% of total export 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 injection moulding machines to Portugal

Imports in kind, unit

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and their highest in 2019, with a 15-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Portugal imported a total of injection moulding machines, indicating an abrupt fall of 76.5% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 10,575 units, and the largest increase occurred in that year at 1,421.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 421.6%	(46.6%)	(76.5%)	24.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands were the main sources for Portugal's imports of injection moulding machines in kind. Spain accounted for 34.5% of imports, Germany for 15.1%, and the Netherlands for 15.1%, together representing 64.7% 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

After a two-year decline, imports of injection moulding machines into Portugal increased. In 2021, Portugal imported injection moulding machines worth a total, which is 17.3% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 19.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 36,671 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline in that year was 30.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	(30.7%)	17.3%	(6.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Austria, Germany, and China continued to lead as the main suppliers of injection moulding machines to Portugal in value terms. Austria accounted for 33.2% of imports, Germany for 17.4%, and China for 13.4%, jointly taking 64.0% 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