Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

The market for woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres in Portugal contracted sharply between 2018 and 2023, with physical volume falling from 11.4 million m² to 4.8 million m². This decline aligned with a sustained shift in consumer preferences and industry focus towards sustainable and natural fibres, evident from the growing adoption of biodegradable fabrics and the rising use of linen in collections from 2020 onward.

Despite the market contraction, the Portuguese textile sector consistently invested in innovation and capacity. The 2018 rationalization of customs duties on key raw materials like caprolactam lowered input costs, while acquisitions and plant expansions, such as by Nextil and Lantal, strengthened domestic production. International recognition, including the Techtextil Innovation Award in 2019, highlighted the industry's push for technological competitiveness.

Regulatory developments also shaped the market landscape. The 2021 implementation of EU mutual recognition rules facilitated intra-community trade, and the 2022 decree defining 'leather' influenced demand for synthetic alternatives. Concurrently, companies like Bananatex gained prominence through sustainable innovations, reflecting the broader trend that redirected demand away from traditional artificial staple fabrics.

Production woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres in Portugal

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2019, Portugal's output of woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres was valued at 1 611 thousand US dollars, marking a 26.2% increase compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

In 2019, Portugal produced 352.9 thousand square meters of woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres, representing an 11.6% gain over the prior year.

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

Exports woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres from Portugal

Exports in kind, K m²

Exports of woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres from Portugal declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totalled 4 317 thousand square meters, a 14.3% reduction from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 58.5% to reach a peak of 6 471 thousand square meters. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, falling by 22.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and Germany consistently led the country structure of exports in kind, accounting for 48.7%, 12.7%, and 10.3% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 71.6% 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, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres from Portugal declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Portugal exported 16 855 thousand US dollars worth of these fabrics, an 11.6% decrease from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 2.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 0.7%. The largest increase was in 2019, rising by 38.7% to a peak of 22 914 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 16.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and Madagascar were the principal destinations for exports in value terms, accounting for 40.3%, 16.8%, and 7.3% of exports, respectively. Collectively, they made up 64.4% 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 woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres to Portugal

Imports in kind, K m²

After a two-year reduction, imports of woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres into Portugal increased. In 2021, import volume reached 10 630 thousand square meters, an 8.4% rise year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 30.1%, with a compound annual decline rate of 11.3%. The largest decline was in 2020, falling by 34.4% to a low of 9 804 thousand square meters.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Spain, Italy, and China formed the key group of partners for imports in kind, accounting for 41.2%, 16.0%, and 15.8% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 73.0% 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

After a two-year decrease, imports of woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres into Portugal increased. In 2021, import volume registered 28 315 thousand US dollars, a strong 19.2% increase from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 25%, with a compound annual decline rate of 9.1%. The largest decline was in 2020, falling by 33.0% to a low of 23 758 thousand US dollars.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Spain, and China were the main suppliers of woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres to Portugal, accounting for 36.2%, 34.2%, and 6.3% of imports in value terms, respectively. Together, they comprised 76.8% of total imports.

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

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021