Plumbing fixtures of plastics market in Portugal, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese market for plastics plumbing fixtures remained stable from 2018 to 2020, with volumes hovering around 67 million US dollars. This period saw a gradual decline in Europe's share of the global plastics industry, which introduced competitive pressures, and a temporary drop in international trade of plastics machinery due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market volume jumped to 82.3 million US dollars in 2021, the same year the government banned several single-use plastic products from November, potentially shifting demand toward durable fixtures. After stabilizing at 82.0 million in 2022 amid a global plastics sector crisis that pushed firms toward efficiency, growth accelerated to 87.9 million US dollars in 2023. This surge was supported by significant industry investment in innovation and a reported 40% increase in the adoption of molecularly oriented PVC (PVC-O) pipes for municipal water supply projects.

In 2024, the market volume decreased to 78.2 million US dollars. During this time, the industry continued to expand the application of thermoplastics in sectors like automotive and electronics, and focused on sustainable materials such as HDPE and PVC for construction and telecommunications, with several modernization and technology projects announced for the coming years.

Production plumbing fixtures of plastics in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Portugal's production of plastic plumbing fixtures has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 104.7 million US dollars, marking a robust 21.8% gain compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 23.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 84.7 million US dollars, which saw a slight decline of 0.1%.

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

Exports plumbing fixtures of plastics from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Portugal exported 12 300 tonnes of plastic plumbing fixtures, representing a 22.3% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 20.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 10 061 tonnes, which experienced a 7.7% decline.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and Germany were the principal destinations for Portugal's plastic plumbing fixture exports in volume terms. Spain accounted for 30.2% of exports, France for 13.9%, and Germany for 11.3%, together making up 55.5% of total 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 exports of plastic plumbing fixtures have rebounded after a two-year decrease. In 2021, exports stood at 63 805 thousand US dollars, showing a robust 24.3% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 18.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 51 332 thousand US dollars, which saw a 2.5% decline.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Portugal supplied plastic plumbing fixtures to a diverse range of markets. In value terms, Spain accounted for 21.4% of exports, France for 13.2%, and Germany for 12.1%, together representing 46.7% of total exports. The remaining 53.3% was distributed among many smaller destinations.

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

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

Imports plumbing fixtures of plastics to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of plastic plumbing fixtures have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 3 518 tonnes, marking a steep 39.8% drop year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 46.9%, with a compound annual decline rate of 19.0%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 644 tonnes, which saw a modest 0.4% increase.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, China, and Turkey were the largest suppliers of plastic plumbing fixtures to Portugal in volume terms. Spain accounted for 44.9% of imports, China for 17.5%, and Turkey for 8.0%, together forming 70.4% of total imports.

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

Portugal's imports of plastic plumbing fixtures have increased after a two-year decline. In 2021, imports totaled 41 409 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 27.2% rise year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 16.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 32 543 thousand US dollars, which experienced a 6.9% decline.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Germany, and Italy consistently remained the main sources for Portugal's plastic plumbing fixture imports in value terms. Spain accounted for 46.8% of imports, Germany for 13.2%, and Italy for 10.7%, together making up 70.6% of total flows.

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

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