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Kraftliner market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese kraftliner market size showed variable movement between 2018 and 2023, with an overall expansion from 173 thousand tons to 204 thousand tons. This growth of roughly 18% over the period was not linear, as the market volume dipped in 2020 and again in 2022 before a strong final-year increase.

A sharp rise of 21% in 2023 lifted the market size to 204 thousand tons. This surge was primarily attributable to a considerable drop in export volumes that year, which kept more material within the country, alongside consistently stable domestic production levels throughout the period.

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 kind
    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, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2023, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Portugal by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 kraftliner in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Portugal's kraftliner production rebounded after two years of decline. In 2021, output reached 320.3 million US dollars, marking a significant 29.8% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 3.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 246.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 14.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.8%)	(14.7%)	29.8%	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Portugal produced 398.4 thousand tonnes of kraftliner, showing a modest 2.0% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 1.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 4.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	(1.6%)	2.0%	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports kraftliner from Portugal

Exports in kind, K t

Portugal's kraftliner exports grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export volume reached 271.3 thousand tonnes, representing a 1.7% gain compared to 2020. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 262.7 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 2.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.5%)	1.5%	1.7%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy were the key partners for Portugal's kraftliner exports in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 26.9% of exports, Spain for 26.9%, and Italy for 11.6%, together representing 65.4% 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, M $ US

Portugal's kraftliner exports in value terms increased after two years of decrease. In 2021, exports stood at 206.6 million US dollars, marking a 30.9% advance from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 7.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 157.9 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 22.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.5%)	(9.1%)	30.9%	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy continued to lead as the top buyers of kraftliner from Portugal in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 28.0% of exports, Spain for 27.6%, and Italy for 11.2%, together taking 66.8% 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 kraftliner to Portugal

Imports in kind, K t

Portugal's kraftliner imports increased after two years of decline. In 2021, imports amounted to 46.2 thousand tonnes, reflecting a strong 11.8% improvement compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 25.9%, averaging an annual decline of 9.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 41.3 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 29.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.1%)	(6.4%)	11.8%	(9.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and Brazil were the main sources for Portugal's kraftliner imports in volume terms. Spain accounted for 28.9% of imports, France for 24.0%, and Brazil for 11.0%, together representing 63.9% 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, M $ US

Portugal's kraftliner imports in value terms rose after two years of drop. In 2021, imports amounted to 38.2 million US dollars, indicating a 40.2% uptick compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 22.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 27.3 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 34.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.4%)	(15.5%)	40.2%	(8.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and Sweden remained the central markets for Portugal's kraftliner imports in value terms, together accounting for 63.1% of total import flows.

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