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Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware 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 market for laboratory, hygienic and pharmaceutical glassware began the period at 7,4 million USD in 2018, shaped by intense legislative intervention in the pharmaceutical sector which regulated prices and increased transaction volumes. Continuing price and access regulations contributed to a decline to 6,3 million USD in 2019. The market then contracted sharply to 4,7 million USD in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, with the market reaching 6,7 million USD. This rebound was driven by a 6,7% increase in the national healthcare budget to address the pandemic and by the expansion of Portugal's pharmaceutical and biotech industry, including planned investments such as the Fresenius Kabi production facility. In 2022, the opening of Fresenius Kabi's parenteral nutrition plant in Tondela, involving a 30M€ investment, strengthened local industrial capabilities, though the overall market size eased slightly to 6,2 million USD. Growth resumed in 2023, with the market rising to 7,4 million USD, supported by global growth trends in laboratory glassware demand and reinforced quality control oversight by the national authority INFARMED.

By 2024, market dynamics were further influenced by an increased emphasis on analytical method validation for pharmaceutical quality control and by growing demand for specialized pharmaceutical glass packaging, reflecting stricter sterility requirements for products like vaccines and biologics.

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 value
    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, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2023, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  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 laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Portugal, the production value of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware reached 5 059 thousand US dollars in 2021, showing a significant year-over-year increase of 30.6%. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 12.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 3 874 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring that same year at 20.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.5%	(20.7%)	30.6%	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Portugal produced 285.1 tonnes of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware in 2021, representing a solid increase of 24.5% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The minimum production was in 2020 at 229.1 tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 at 294.9 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 22.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.3%	(22.3%)	24.5%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Portugal exported 207.0 tonnes of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware, marking a solid decline of 13.9% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 31%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 22.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 2.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.0%)	2.7%	(13.9%)	(11.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Portugal's exports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware in kind were not heavily concentrated. Spain accounted for 22.1% of exports, Germany for 12.0%, and France for 8.1%, with these three countries together representing 42.1% 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

Portugal's exports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware in value terms amounted to 2 372 thousand US dollars in 2021, indicating a sharp decline of 28.8% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 18.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 3 333 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase also occurred in 2020 at 26.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.6%)	26.3%	(28.8%)	(6.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Portugal's exports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware in value terms showed moderate concentration. Spain led with 30.2% of exports, followed by Angola at 10.4%, and the United States at 7.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 47.7% 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 laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of foreign laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 167.6 tonnes, showing a strong year-over-year fall of 15.1%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 49.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -20.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.3%)	(0.4%)	(15.1%)	(20.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany, China, and Italy were the key partners for Portugal's imports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware in kind. Germany accounted for 27.1% of imports, China for 18.1%, and Italy for 14.9%, together making up 60.0% 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 imported 4 000 thousand US dollars worth of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware, indicating a decrease of 4.0% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 31.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 11.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 30.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 2.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.9%)	2.9%	(4.0%)	(11.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the leading sources for Portugal's imports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware in value terms were Germany, Spain, and Italy. Germany accounted for 35.2% of imports, Spain for 15.3%, and Italy for 14.3%, jointly representing 64.8% 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