Safety glass market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, production of safety glass in Portugal fell from 110.2 million US dollars to 81.6 million, and the total market size declined from 166.9 million to 135.0 million. During this period, key market players like COVIPOR operated two industrial units near Porto with sales around 20 million euros, while Vitropor introduced horizontal tempering technology nationally. European standards EN 12150-1, EN 12150-2, and EN 14449:2005 continued to define safety requirements for tempered and laminated glass. In 2020, the global pandemic affected supply chains, which likely contributed to the market contraction.

After 2020, imports of safety glass recovered, rising from 79.5 million US dollars in 2020 to 119.7 million in 2025, despite a slight dip to 82.6 million in 2022. Exports dropped from 43.5 million in 2018 to a low of 10.3 million in 2023 before a modest rebound to 14.8 million in 2025. In 2021 and 2022, major companies such as COVIPOR maintained their production, and demand for multi-layer laminated glass with PVB, EVA, or SGP films grew due to heightened safety and mechanical resistance requirements in architecture. This demand trend supported sustained import growth from 2023 onward.

Production safety glass in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Portugal's safety glass production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 81.6 million US dollars, representing a significant drop of 15.8% compared to 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, production decreased by 26%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 9.5%.

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

Exports safety glass from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal exported 7,119 tonnes of safety glass in 2021, down by 28.0% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 38.3%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 14.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 32.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020, at 27.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and Belgium were the main markets for Portugal's safety glass exports in volume terms. Spain accounted for 41.0% of exports, France for 13.8%, and Belgium for 10.8%. Together, these three countries represented 65.5% 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, M $ US

After two years of decline, safety glass exports from Portugal increased in 2021. Exports totaled 28.1 million US dollars, indicating a moderate rise of 7.6% from the previous year. Over the period 2018-2021, exports decreased by 35.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -13.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 26.1 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 31.1%.

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

In the period 2018-2021, the leading destinations for Portugal's safety glass exports in value terms were Spain, France, and Belgium. Spain accounted for 28.9% of exports, France for 16.3%, and Belgium for 12.7%. Collectively, these three countries made up 57.9% 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 safety glass to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal imported a total of 52,370 tonnes of safety glass in 2021, down by 2.2% from the previous year. Over the period 2018-2021, imports decreased by 12.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.2%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 51,634 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 13.4%, while the largest increase was in 2020, at 3.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain dominated Portugal's safety glass imports in volume terms, accounting for 74.8% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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, M $ US

After two years of decline, Portugal's safety glass imports increased in 2021. Imports amounted to approximately 85.1 million US dollars, marking a 7.0% advance over the past year. Over the period 2018-2021, imports decreased by 15%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 79.5 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 16.6%.

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

In the period 2018-2021, Spain, Morocco, and China were the largest suppliers of safety glass to Portugal in value terms. Spain accounted for 58.0% of imports, Morocco for 6.4%, and China for 5.6%. Together, these three countries formed 70.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

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