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Stainless steel sinks and wash basins market in Portugal

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese market for stainless steel sinks and wash basins expanded significantly from 2018 to 2024, with its total value rising from USD 4.9 million to USD 20.3 million. This growth was especially sharp in 2021, when the market size increased by 58% year-on-year to reach USD 14 million, marking a key acceleration in the period.

Domestic production recovered after 2020, climbing from USD 20.9 million to USD 29.3 million by 2024. Simultaneously, export volumes trended downward from their 2018 peak, while imports remained at stable levels, resulting in a greater supply of goods available for domestic consumption and contributing to the market's expansion.

The market maintained strong double-digit growth rates in the later years, culminating in a value of over USD 20.3 million in 2024, reflecting sustained and robust demand for these products within Portugal.

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 stainless sinks and wash basins in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's production of stainless steel sinks and wash basins rebounded after two years of decline. In 2021, output reached 27 800 K $ US, marking a significant 32.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 30.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.2%. The lowest point was in 2020, when production fell to 20 910 K $ US, representing a decline of 1.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.0%)	(1.1%)	32.9%	9.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports stainless sinks and wash basins from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal's exports of stainless steel sinks and wash basins in volume terms recovered after two years of decline. In 2021, exports amounted to 1 371 t, up 4.3% from the prior year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 13.8%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 4.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 315 t, following a significant drop of 10.5% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.5%)	(7.5%)	4.3%	(4.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, France, Spain, and Germany were the primary destinations for Portugal's stainless steel sinks and wash basins exports in volume terms. France accounted for 23.0% of exports, Spain for 22.5%, and Germany for 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented 54.8% 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 stainless steel sinks and wash basins in value terms rebounded after two years of losses. In 2021, exports totaled 20 995 K $ US, a 12.8% increase compared to the previous year. Despite this recent growth, exports declined by 4.8% over the 2018-2021 period, with an average annual decrease of 1.6%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 18 614 K $ US, following an 11.4% drop in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.4%)	(4.8%)	12.8%	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, France, Spain, and Germany were the leading markets for Portugal's stainless steel sinks and wash basins exports in value terms. France held a 27.0% share, Spain 23.3%, and Germany 9.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 59.8% 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 stainless sinks and wash basins to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of stainless steel sinks and wash basins in volume terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 547 t, showing a modest 6.3% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 11%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 473 t, which saw a decline of 3.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 with an 8.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	8.6%	6.3%	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Italy, and China were the main sources for Portugal's stainless steel sinks and wash basins imports in volume terms. Spain accounted for 56.7% of imports, Italy for 17.6%, and China for 10.5%. Together, these three countries represented 84.7% 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 stainless steel sinks and wash basins in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 7 227 K $ US, a 9.9% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 28.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.5%	13.0%	9.9%	8.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Italy, and China were the key partners for Portugal's stainless steel sinks and wash basins imports in value terms. Spain held a 57.9% share, Italy 18.7%, and China 6.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 83.1% 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