Soldering, brazing and welding machines market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the Portuguese market for soldering, brazing and welding machines was valued at $9.8 million, supported by established national manufacturers like ELECTRO PORTUGAL, LDA. and a growing emphasis on quality certifications such as ISO 3834. The adoption of automated and robotic technologies in TIG/MIG welding and brazing equipment increased precision and durability, while local distributors expanded their offerings of consumables and modern machines to meet demand for complete solutions.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted supply chains and logistics, contributing to a decline in imports and market size. During this period, the industry adapted through increased automation and digitalization, with suppliers offering robotic systems and automated stations to boost productivity. By 2023, the market had contracted to $3.9 million, with domestic production falling and imports remaining below pre-pandemic levels. However, the launch of new welding machine lines with intuitive controls and portable equipment reflected ongoing innovation, and the entry of new companies like PERBEL SOLUTIONS LDA in 2022 expanded the segment of welding-related services.

By 2024, production had ceased, and the market size further decreased to $2.9 million. Exports, however, showed a significant rise, reaching $10.6 million in 2025, indicating strengthened export capabilities, though full market size data for 2025 is not available. Throughout the period, the maintenance of regulatory certifications and quality standards ensured compliance and safety in industrial use.

Production soldering, brazing and welding machines in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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

Exports soldering, brazing and welding machines from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Exports of soldering, brazing, and welding machines from Portugal declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 67.0 t, marking a sharp decrease of 32.6% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 38.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 130.5 t, which also saw the largest increase of 19.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Angola, and Germany were the primary destinations for Portugal's exports in kind, accounting for 25.4%, 15.6%, and 11.6% of the total, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 52.6% of all 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, K $ US

Shipments of soldering, brazing, and welding machines from Portugal abroad declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the export value totaled 965 K $ US, reflecting a slight drop of 0.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 48.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 19.7%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Angola, Algeria, and Spain were the key partners for Portugal's exports in value terms, with shares of 29.5%, 16.5%, and 12.2%, respectively. Combined, these countries accounted for 58.2% 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 soldering, brazing and welding machines to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, imports of foreign soldering, brazing, and welding machines into Portugal increased. In 2021, imports reached 265.5 t, showing a 19.1% year-over-year rise. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 55.2%, with an annualized rate of 23.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 222.9 t, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 45.0% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Italy, and China were the main sources for Portugal's imports in kind, contributing 37.3%, 21.8%, and 11.9% of the total, respectively. Together, these three countries absorbed 70.9% of all imports in kind of soldering, brazing, and welding machines.

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

Following a two-year decrease, Portugal's import volume of soldering, brazing, and welding machines rose. In 2021, imports stood at 4 603 K $ US, representing a 22.9% gain compared to 2020. Despite this, between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 58.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 25.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 3 746 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 43.3%.

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

Over 2018 to 2021, Spain, Italy, and Austria led as the top suppliers of soldering, brazing, and welding machines to Portugal in value terms, with shares of 33.3%, 17.2%, and 9.1%, respectively. Their combined share reached 59.6% 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