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Scissors, tailors’ shears and blades market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market value for tailors' shears in Portugal showed initial stability followed by a contraction. It began at 8 091 thousand USD in 2018, edged down to 8 072 thousand USD in 2019, and fell to 7 589 thousand USD in 2020.

A robust expansion phase started in 2021, with the market jumping 32% to 10 051 thousand USD. Growth continued, reaching 12 602 thousand USD in 2022, a year where the diverse community of immigrant tailors in Lisbon, serving various cultural styles, bolstered demand for specialized shears. The market peaked at 13 155 thousand USD in 2023.

In 2024, the market value declined to 11 397 thousand USD. Concurrently, the market landscape featured an increased supply of high-quality professional shears and a significant shift toward online sales, reflecting changing consumer access and preferences for durable, ergonomic tools.

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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Portugal
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. 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 scissors, tailors’ shears and blades in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Portugal, the production value of scissors, tailors' shears, and blades reached 8,155 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a 29.0% increase from 2020. Looking back to 2018, production grew by 28.8% over the period, which translates to an annualized rate of 8.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 6,319 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 0.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	(0.0%)	29.0%	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports scissors, tailors’ shears and blades from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal's exports of scissors, tailors' shears, and blades in volume terms declined in 2021 after two years of growth. The total exports amounted to 35.9 tonnes, representing a sharp drop of 39.4% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 5.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.9%. The peak volume was recorded in 2020 at 59.3 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 52.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	52.2%	(39.4%)	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Angola, and Cabo Verde consistently led Portugal's export structure in volume terms. Spain accounted for 53.4% of exports, Angola for 13.7%, and Cabo Verde for 4.4%. Together, these three countries represented 71.5% 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

Portugal's exports of scissors, tailors' shears, and blades in value terms fell in 2021 following two years of growth. Exports reached 515 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant 23.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 24.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 673 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 40.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.2%	16.3%	(23.5%)	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Spain, Angola, and France were the key partners for Portugal's exports of scissors, tailors' shears, and blades in value terms. Spain contributed 47.1% of exports, Angola 11.3%, and France 8.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 66.5% 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 scissors, tailors’ shears and blades to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of scissors, tailors' shears, and blades in volume terms declined for the third consecutive year in 2021. Imports totaled 179.1 tonnes, down by 4.1% year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 15.1%, equating to an annualized rate of -5.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.3%)	(1.4%)	(4.1%)	(5.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Germany, and the Netherlands formed the core group of markets for Portugal's imports in volume terms. China accounted for 33.5% of imports, Germany for 19.9%, and the Netherlands for 15.7%. Together, these three countries represented 69.2% 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 scissors, tailors' shears, and blades in value terms rose to 2,411 thousand US dollars in 2021, up by 24.1% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 10.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1,944 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 16.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.2%	(16.6%)	24.1%	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, Germany, China, and Spain stood out as the main markets for Portugal's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 19.8% of imports, China for 19.1%, and Spain for 17.1%. Collectively, these three countries represented 56.0% of total import flows.

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