Sacks and bags for packing of goods market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese market for sacks and bags for packing goods grew consistently in volume from 5,313 t in 2019 to 7,682 t in 2023. This expansion was primarily driven by the implementation of a contribution tax on single-use packaging, which came into effect through Law No. 75-B/2020 and subsequent regulations. This policy encouraged manufacturers and importers to shift toward more sustainable packaging solutions, stimulating demand for recyclable and compostable bags.

Concurrently, the market saw increased availability of specialized products such as high-strength professional packing sacks and document mailing bags, catering to industrial and logistical needs. The entry of innovative technologies, including patented zip-closure bags and 100% recycled sacks, further broadened the product range and supported market growth. These developments were reinforced by changing consumer preferences and corporate investments in eco-friendly packaging aligned with Portuguese and European environmental standards.

Production sacks and bags for packing of goods in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Portugal's production of sacks and bags for packing goods was valued at 6 536 K $ US, showing no significant change from the previous year. Over the 2019-2021 period, production grew by 8.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 6 544 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 8.6%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Portugal produced 2 447 t of sacks and bags for packing goods, marking a 3.5% decrease from 2020. The peak production was in 2020 at 2 535 t, which experienced the largest growth of 3.6%.

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

Exports sacks and bags for packing of goods from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Exports of sacks and bags for packing goods from Portugal declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 2 025 t, down 17.0% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 65.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 29.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and Luxembourg were the main destinations for Portugal's exports of sacks and bags for packing goods in kind. Spain accounted for 43.9% of exports, France for 19.6%, and Luxembourg for 6.7%, together making up 70.2% of total exports.

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

After a two-year decline, exports of sacks and bags for packing goods from Portugal in value terms increased in 2021. Exports reached 9 473 K $ US, a substantial rise of 16.3% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 20%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 8 148 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 24.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, France, Spain, and Angola were the largest contributors to Portugal's exports of sacks and bags for packing goods in value terms. France accounted for 36.6% of exports, Spain for 29.9%, and Angola for 7.7%, jointly representing 74.1% 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 sacks and bags for packing of goods to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, imports of sacks and bags for packing goods into Portugal in kind increased in 2021. Imports totaled 6 331 t, up 9.8% from the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 5 768 t, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, India, Spain, and Turkey were the main suppliers of sacks and bags for packing goods to Portugal in kind. India accounted for 42.0% of imports, Spain for 32.3%, and Turkey for 6.2%, together comprising 80.4% 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

After a two-year decline, imports of sacks and bags for packing goods into Portugal in value terms rose in 2021. Import volume reached 22 252 K $ US, a sharp increase of 30.0% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 5.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The minimum value was in 2020 at 17 117 K $ US, and the largest decline was in 2019 at 13.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, India, and Turkey were the primary markets for Portugal's imports of sacks and bags for packing goods in value terms. Spain accounted for 38.5% of imports, India for 29.4%, and Turkey for 6.1%, together making up 73.9% of total import flows.

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

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