Portugal: Market for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files 2025

Market Size for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files in Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese loose-leaf binder metal fitting market increased by 11% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Exports from Portugal

Loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports from Portugal soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by 48% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 112%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 143%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Angola (X tons) was the main destination for loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports from Portugal, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports to Angola exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cabo Verde (X tons), threefold. Australia (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Angola amounted to -5.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cabo Verde (+3.1% per year) and Australia (-37.2% per year).

In value terms, Angola ($X) remains the key foreign market for base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files exports from Portugal, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cabo Verde ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Angola totaled -6.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cabo Verde (+2.9% per year) and Mexico (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average loose-leaf binder metal fitting export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 73%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, purchases abroad of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports to Portugal, together accounting for 88% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +22.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files to Portugal, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at -3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+18.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average loose-leaf binder metal fitting import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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