Washing, bleaching and dyeing machines market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The market for washing, bleaching and dyeing machines in Portugal underwent a pronounced contraction between 2018 and 2023. The physical market volume plummeted from 17 555 units to 60 units, while its value nearly halved from 23,2 million USD to 10,8 million USD. This was accompanied by a steep decline in domestic production and imports, alongside a rise in export volumes.

By 2024, specific market drivers emerged, centered on shifting consumer preferences and retail trends. Demand grew for front-loading machines and energy-efficient models with certifications for lower water and electricity use. The market also saw increased online sales offering better cost-benefit ratios and the expansion of new segments like self-service laundry solutions.

Production washing, bleaching and dyeing machines in Portugal

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Portugal's production of washing, bleaching, and dyeing machines declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 4 324 thousand US dollars, marking a 60.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 61.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -27.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 16 478 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 46.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Production of washing, bleaching, and dyeing machines in Portugal declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, 130.0 units were produced, representing a 63.4% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 57.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -24.9%. The peak was in 2018 with 484.0 units, which also experienced the largest increase of 57.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Exports washing, bleaching and dyeing machines from Portugal

Exports in kind, unit

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. From the low in 2019 to the high in 2017, export volumes varied by 227 times. In 2020, Portugal's exports of washing, bleaching, and dyeing machines amounted to 17.00 units, showing minimal change year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 17.00 units, which also saw the largest decline of 97.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2017-2020, unit

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt, Turkey, and Angola were the largest buyers of washing, bleaching, and dyeing machines from Portugal in terms of volume. Egypt accounted for 23.5% of exports, Turkey for 23.5%, and Angola for 17.6%, together making up 64.7% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of washing, bleaching, and dyeing machines from Portugal declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 334 thousand US dollars, down by 6.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 69.4%, equating to an annualized rate of -32.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, exports of washing, bleaching, and dyeing machines from Portugal in value terms were widely distributed across markets. Egypt accounted for 21.9% of exports, Vietnam for 10.9%, and Turkey for 10.5%, together representing only 43.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2017-2020

Imports washing, bleaching and dyeing machines to Portugal

Imports in kind, unit

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a significant gap between these years. In 2020, imports to Portugal were recorded at 1 930.24 units, showing a limited drop of 8.5% from 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Portugal imported washing, bleaching, and dyeing machines worth 9 880 thousand US dollars, down by 1.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 38%, equating to an annualized rate of -14.7%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 7 106 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 55.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 40.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Germany were the primary suppliers of washing, bleaching, and dyeing machines to Portugal, together accounting for 85.3% of total imports in value terms, with other countries making up the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2017-2020