Portugal: Market for Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders 2025

Market Size for Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders in Portugal

The Portuguese market for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders was estimated at $X in 2021, growing by 1.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders in Portugal

In value terms, production of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, overseas shipments of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 47%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Iceland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders from Portugal, with a combined 70% share of total exports. The UK, Belgium, the United States, the Netherlands, Australia, China, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, Angola and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +1,070.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Spain ($X) and Iceland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders exported from Portugal worldwide, together accounting for 66% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Belgium, the United States, the Netherlands, Australia, China, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Angola and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 24%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Australia, with a CAGR of +1,287.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Angola ($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 Australia (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders, when their volume decreased by -0.7% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 154% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders to Portugal, with a combined 62% share of total imports. Spain, Turkey, Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +129.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders to Portugal, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +119.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-0.0% per year) and Italy (+1.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 47% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 74%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+39.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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