Narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive excluding labels, badges and similar articles market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market for narrow woven fabrics in Portugal remained relatively stable, valued at around 21.2 million US dollars, while the industry focused on technological innovation and sustainability, exemplified by projects like Cork-A-Tex which developed textile substrates incorporating cork waste. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 sharply increased demand for technical textiles used in personal protective equipment, driving the market size up to 28.6 million US dollars.

Growth continued into 2021, with the market reaching 33.8 million US dollars as manufacturers adapted to pandemic conditions and intensified their focus on biodegradable materials and functional fabrics. However, in 2022, the market contracted to 22.6 million US dollars, a period that saw the introduction of national legislation defining the term 'leather' for products and significant R&D investments by major players like Bloomati by Carvema in innovative and sustainable knits.

The market then exhibited volatility in the following years, recovering to 29.1 million US dollars in 2023 before declining to 25.6 million US dollars in 2024.

Production narrow woven fabrics in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Portugal, the production of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) was valued at 36 680 K $ US in 2021, marking a moderate decline of 3.1% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 35.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 24 652 K $ US, while the highest was in 2020 at 37 841 K $ US. The largest decrease occurred in 2019, with a drop of 8.7%, whereas the most significant increase was in 2020, rising by 53.5%.

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

Exports narrow woven fabrics from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Exports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) from Portugal rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2021, exports reached 4 286 t, representing a 26.3% increase from the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 3 395 t, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 19.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, exports in kind were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. France accounted for 18.2% of exports in kind, Spain for 11.8%, and the Netherlands for 8.1%. Together, these three countries represented just 38.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Portugal's export value of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports were recorded at 30 288 K $ US, up by 9.3% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 13.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The lowest export value was in 2019 at 22 878 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 14.6%. The most significant increase occurred in 2020, rising by 21.2%.

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

During 2018–2021, exports in value terms of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) from Portugal were spread across numerous markets. France contributed 21.8% of exports in value terms, Spain 14.0%, and Germany 6.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for only 42.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Imports narrow woven fabrics to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Imports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) into Portugal increased after a two-year decline. In 2021, Portugal imported 1 847 t, which is a 43.4% rise compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 15.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 288 t, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 14.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China accounted for 23.7% of imports in kind, Italy for 18.2%, and Spain for 17.4%. Together, these three countries absorbed 59.3% of total imports in kind, making them the primary sources for Portugal.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) into Portugal rose after a two-year decrease. In 2021, imports stood at 27 411 K $ US, which is 48.1% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 30.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 18 506 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 10.1%.

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

In 2018–2021, Italy was the leading supplier with 21.9% of imports in value terms, followed by Germany at 15.9% and China at 15.6%. These three countries jointly accounted for 53.4% of total imports in value terms, remaining the principal suppliers to Portugal.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021