Tufted textile floor coverings market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market size for tufted textile floor coverings in Portugal grew from 15 754 thousand USD to 23 999 thousand USD. This expansion was initially fueled by the strategic growth of major players like LUSOTUFO, which invested in new showrooms and acquired a yarn production facility, enhancing domestic supply. In 2019, rising exports of tufted textiles and significant innovation in technical textiles, including award-winning cork-based substrates, strengthened the industry's output. The sector adapted to pandemic disruptions in 2020 through accelerated digitalization and automation, maintaining production flow. Growth continued into 2021, supported by rising demand for sustainable, circular products and the ongoing development of technical textiles like PVC and acrylic coatings.

Market volume then contracted to 16 603 thousand USD in 2022 and fell further to 13 333 thousand USD by 2024. The downturn aligned with the introduction of new European textile labeling regulations requiring clear Portuguese-language tags, which raised compliance costs for producers. Broader economic challenges, including the inflation and high energy costs noted in 2023, reduced export demand to key markets such as Spain and France, impacting domestic market size. From 2024, the implementation of extended producer responsibility (EPR) rules for mandatory textile waste collection added further operational pressures on manufacturers.

Throughout the 2018-2024 period, the Portuguese industry consistently prioritized sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation. Continuous investment in technical textiles, eco-friendly fibers, and advanced manufacturing technologies like AI and 3D printing helped the sector navigate regulatory shifts and cyclical economic pressures while aiming for long-term competitiveness.

Production tufted textile floor coverings in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Portugal's production of tufted textile floor coverings was valued at 27 108 thousand US dollars, marking a 14.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 14.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a decline of 5.8%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Portugal's production volume of tufted textile floor coverings has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 1 611 thousand square meters, which remained largely unchanged from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 10%, averaging a 3.4% annual decrease. The peak was reached in 2019 at 1 963 thousand square meters, with the largest drop of 17.5% occurring in 2020 and the highest increase of 9.7% recorded in 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Exports tufted textile floor coverings from Portugal

Exports in kind, K m²

Following a two-year decline, Portugal's exports of tufted textile floor coverings have started to recover. In 2021, exports totaled 2 430 thousand square meters, showing a gradual rise of 9.2% compared to the previous year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 40.5%, with an average annual decline of 15.9%. The lowest point was in 2020 at 2 226 thousand square meters, which also saw the steepest drop of 41.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain were the top destinations for Portugal's exports of tufted textile floor coverings in volume terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 23.8% of exports, Italy for 17.6%, and Spain for 13.4%. Together, these three countries made up 54.8% 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, K $ US

After a two-year downturn, Portugal's export value of tufted textile floor coverings is on the rise again. In 2021, exports reached 46 035 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 27.8% compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 36 027 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline of 16.1% occurred in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy continued to be the leading buyers of tufted textile floor coverings from Portugal in value terms. The United Kingdom held a 26.6% share of exports, Spain 15.0%, and Italy 12.5%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 54.1% 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 tufted textile floor coverings to Portugal

Imports in kind, K m²

In 2021, Portugal's import volume of tufted textile floor coverings stood at 4 007 thousand square meters, down by 11.5% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 2.7%, with an average annual decline of 0.9%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 3 714 thousand square meters, while the peak was in 2020 at 4 525 thousand square meters, which also saw the largest increase of 21.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Belgium, and China were the primary sources for Portugal's imports of tufted textile floor coverings in volume terms. Spain contributed 23.0% of imports, Belgium 17.1%, and China 13.8%. Together, these three countries represented 53.9% of total import flows.

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

Portugal's import value of tufted textile floor coverings has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 42 927 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a 19.0% year-over-year gain. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 12.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 31 984 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the most significant decline of 16.3%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands remained the key markets for Portugal's imports of tufted textile floor coverings in value terms. Spain accounted for 27.9% of imports, Belgium for 18.0%, and the Netherlands for 11.4%. Combined, these three countries made up 57.2% 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