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Orthopaedic and fracture appliances market in Portugal

$Orthopaedic and fracture appliances market in Portugal$

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

After an initial contraction in 2019, the Portuguese market for orthopaedic and fracture appliances rebounded and grew to $58.1 million by 2021. This recovery was supported by underlying demand drivers such as the high incidence of joint surgeries among the elderly population and a significant number of road traffic injuries, both of which increased the need for orthopaedic devices.

Market growth accelerated further, reaching $74.2 million in 2023 and $84.8 million in 2024. This expansion was fueled by technological innovations, including the launch of more cost-effective lateral hyperlordotic implants and the widespread adoption of 3D scanning for device personalization, which improved patient compliance. Additionally, the high prevalence of spinal injuries and conditions in Portugal sustained demand for specialized appliances.

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, 2018-2021, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2021, 2023-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2021, 2023-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. 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 orthopaedic and fracture appliances in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's production of orthopaedic and fracture appliances rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2021, output reached 22 072 thousand US dollars, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 23.3%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 17 907 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 8.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.3%)	(8.9%)	23.3%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports orthopaedic and fracture appliances from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Portugal's exports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances by volume increased in 2021. The country exported 475.3 tonnes, representing a 32.9% gain compared to the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 357.6 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 20.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.6%)	(20.7%)	32.9%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom were the primary destinations for Portugal's orthopaedic and fracture appliance exports by volume. Spain accounted for 43.5% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 15.2%, and the United Kingdom at 13.2%. Together, these three countries represented 71.9% 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

In 2021, Portugal's exports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances by value reached 31 547 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep 29.8% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 92.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 24.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 54.9%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	54.9%	(4.4%)	29.8%	24.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Spain, and Belgium emerged as the main markets for Portugal's orthopaedic and fracture appliance exports by value. The Netherlands accounted for 49.5% of exports, Spain for 14.3%, and Belgium for 6.9%. Collectively, these three countries represented 70.7% 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 orthopaedic and fracture appliances to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Portugal's imports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances by volume increased in 2021. Imports totalled 666.3 tonnes, reflecting an 8.9% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 24.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 8.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 612.0 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 24.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.8%)	(7.3%)	8.9%	(8.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and Germany dominated Portugal's imports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances by volume. Spain accounted for 49.4% of imports, France for 16.4%, and Germany for 12.0%. Together, these three countries represented 77.8% 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

Portugal's imports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances by value increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. Imports reached 67 607 thousand US dollars, showing a strong 16.9% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 27.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	5.0%	16.9%	8.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany—collectively absorbed 85.6% of Portugal's total imports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances by value.

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