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Presses for metal market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2019 to 2021, the market size for metal presses in Portugal declined from 37.5 million US dollars to 29.7 million US dollars, with domestic production also falling over the period. In 2018, the announcement of a €30 million investment by Coficab in a new industrial unit for automotive cables signaled continued technological advancement in the metalworking sector. The entry into force of Decree-Law No. 131/2019 in August 2019 introduced stricter safety and conformity rules for pressure equipment, including presses, likely affecting market conditions. Further amendments to the Labor Code in 2021 altered workplace safety and health regulations, potentially increasing operational costs for manufacturers.

After 2021, export volumes of metal presses surged, peaking at 13.1 million US dollars in 2024, while imports showed volatility with a notable drop to 3.9 million US dollars in 2024 followed by a sharp rise to 29.2 million US dollars in 2025. The export expansion aligned with the record performance of Portugal's metallurgical and metalworking sector, which saw export value grow by 20.2% in 2022. The construction of a new WEG factory in Santo Tirso, announced in 2022 with a €23 million investment for large electric motors, reinforced the country's manufacturing capacity. Ongoing sectoral focus on innovation, qualification, and internationalization supported strong export results in 2023, while updated labor regulations and sustainability directives shaped the operational environment in 2024.

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
1. 4.1. In value
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2019-2021
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2019-2021
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2021, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2021, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2021
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2021, unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2021, 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 presses for metal in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Portugal, the production of metal presses declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, output was valued at 22 591 K $ US, marking a significant 16.3% drop compared to 2020. Over the 2019-2021 period, production decreased by 18.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(3.1%)	(16.3%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports presses for metal from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 168 t and peaked in 2021 at 644 t, representing a 3.8-fold increase. In 2021, Portugal exported 644 t of metal presses, a substantial rise of 161.0% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 42.0% decrease.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.0%)	47.1%	161.0%	30.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Spain, and Austria were the top buyers of metal presses from Portugal, accounting for 23.0%, 17.0%, and 10.9% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up 50.9% of total exports in kind.

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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export values hit a low in 2019 at 1 344 K $ US and peaked in 2021 at 4 402 K $ US, showing a 3.3-fold amplitude. In 2021, cross-border shipments of metal presses from Portugal reached 4 402 K $ US, reflecting a dramatic 101.9% year-over-year increase. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 39.2% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(39.2%)	62.2%	101.9%	25.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, Poland, Spain, and Angola formed the largest group of buyers in value terms, contributing 25.0%, 12.0%, and 8.4% of exports, respectively. However, their combined share was limited to 45.4% of total exports in value terms, indicating a diversified country structure.

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 presses for metal to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 at 428 t and peaked in 2021 at 1 908 t, with a 4.5-fold gap. In 2021, Portugal imported 1 908 t of metal presses, up by 346.0% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 54.2% decrease.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.7%)	(54.2%)	346.0%	23.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, China, and Italy consistently led the country structure of imports in kind, with shares of 27.0%, 21.1%, and 17.2%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 65.3% 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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import values fell to their lowest point in 2020 at 5 285 K $ US and peaked in 2021 at 11 510 K $ US, a variation of 2.2 times. In 2021, foreign supplies of metal presses to Portugal amounted to 11 510 K $ US, showing a 117.8% year-over-year increase. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, with a 51.9% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.5%	(51.9%)	117.8%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2018-2021, Spain, Italy, and Germany were the main sources of imports in value terms, accounting for 24.2%, 17.2%, and 14.0%, respectively. Together, they made up 55.3% of total imports in value terms.

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