Portugal: Market for Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres 2025

Market Size for Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres in Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese market for blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres increased by 14% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Travelling rugs of synthetic fibre consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres in Portugal

In value terms, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 277%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres

Exports from Portugal

Travelling rugs of synthetic fibre exports from Portugal expanded to X units in 2022, picking up by 4.1% compared with the previous year. In general, exports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +71.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units), the UK (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of travelling rugs of synthetic fibre exports from Portugal, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Algeria, the United States, France, Italy, Denmark, Switzerland, Angola and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of +136.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for travelling rugs of synthetic fibre exported from Portugal were Spain ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Algeria, France, Switzerland, the United States, Angola, Denmark and Morocco, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Algeria, with a CAGR of +122.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 export price for blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 23%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, supplies from abroad of blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres increased by 12% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +29.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +40.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Spain (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main suppliers of travelling rugs of synthetic fibre imports to Portugal, together accounting for 86% of total imports. These countries were followed by France and Germany, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +21.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest travelling rugs of synthetic fibre suppliers to Portugal were China ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 83% of total imports. These countries were followed by France and Germany, which together accounted for a further 14%.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +24.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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