Portugal: Barbed Wire Market 2025

Barbed Wire Market Size in Portugal

In 2021, the Portuguese barbed wire market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a precipitous decline. Barbed wire consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Barbed Wire Production in Portugal

In value terms, barbed wire production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Barbed Wire Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, overseas shipments of barbed wire and entanglements increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 28%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barbed wire exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Cabo Verde (X tons) were the main destinations of barbed wire exports from Portugal, with a combined 57% share of total exports. Ireland, Germany, Belgium, Angola, Cuba and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +8,558.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and Cabo Verde ($X) constituted the largest markets for barbed wire exported from Portugal worldwide, together accounting for 57% of total exports. Ireland, Germany, Belgium, Angola, Cuba and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +15,430.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average barbed wire export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 43%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cuba ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+80.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Barbed Wire Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, the amount of barbed wire and entanglements imported into Portugal soared to X tons, jumping by 16% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 94% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barbed wire imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest barbed wire supplier to Portugal, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, barbed wire imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), tenfold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +16.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+26.9% per year) and Egypt (+36.9% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of barbed wire and entanglements to Portugal, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 7.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +17.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+23.9% per year) and Egypt (+60.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average barbed wire import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Luxembourg ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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