Travel goods, handbags and similar containers market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The Portuguese market for travel goods, handbags, and similar containers began the period at $289 million in 2018, supported by growth in the country's travel and tourism sector. It then contracted over the next two years, falling sharply to $171.6 million in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted tourism and significantly reduced demand for luggage. A recovery followed in 2021, with the market value rising to $222.9 million. This rebound was driven by a growing consumer preference for sustainable materials, with about 30% of Portuguese shoppers favoring items made from recycled polyester or vegan leather, alongside urbanization and demand for multifunctional backpacks and bags suited to mobile lifestyles.

From 2022 onward, market developments were increasingly influenced by environmental awareness and regulation. Stricter environmental rules and greater consumer consciousness boosted demand for reusable shopping bags, with the food service sector accounting for roughly a quarter of this demand. By 2023, major brands like Samsonite launched luggage collections featuring recycled materials and eco-design. The following year saw strategic partnerships between reusable bag manufacturers and fashion brands, merging sustainability with style to target eco-conscious millennials and Gen Z consumers. Into 2025, the sustainability trend continued, spurring investment in design innovation and growth in demand for multifunctional, ergonomic backpacks for outdoor activities and travel.

Production travel goods, handbags and similar containers in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Portugal's production of travel goods, handbags, and similar containers rebounded after two years of decline. In 2021, output reached 60 943 K $ US, marking a sharp increase of 53.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 32%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 39 788 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 8.4%.

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

Exports travel goods, handbags and similar containers from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Portugal's exports of travel goods, handbags, and similar containers declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 6 914 t, showing a modest decrease of 8.6% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 19.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 944 t, which also saw the largest increase of 15.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 23.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain, France, and Italy were the top contributors to Portugal's exports in kind of travel goods, handbags, and similar containers. Spain accounted for 49.2% of exports, France for 12.2%, and Italy for 6.2%, together making up 67.6% 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

Portugal's exports of travel goods, handbags, and similar containers in value terms showed a solid gain in 2021, reaching 132.9 M $ US, up 20.6% from the previous year. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 110.2 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 25.0%. The highest value was in 2019 at 146.9 M $ US.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and Italy were the main buyers of travel goods, handbags, and similar containers from Portugal in value terms. Spain accounted for 37.1% of exports, France for 16.5%, and Italy for 6.3%, together comprising 59.8% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Imports travel goods, handbags and similar containers to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of travel goods, handbags, and similar containers in kind increased after two years of decline. In 2021, imports totaled 18 198 t, rising by 7.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 32.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 16 894 t, which also saw the largest decline of 37.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Spain, and Vietnam were the principal sources for Portugal's imports in kind of travel goods, handbags, and similar containers, together accounting for 80.5% of total import volumes.

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

Portugal's imports of travel goods, handbags, and similar containers in value terms increased after a two-year drop. In 2021, imports reached approximately 294.9 M $ US, showing a solid uptick of 21.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 23.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 241.9 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 32.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, China, and France accounted for the largest share of Portugal's imports in value terms of travel goods, handbags, and similar containers. Spain made up 38.3% of imports, China 19.9%, and France 10.8%, together comprising 69.0% 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