Portugal: Market for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) 2025

Market Size for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in Portugal

The Portuguese market for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) contracted sharply to $X in 2022, dropping by -40.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a deep contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in Portugal

In value terms, production of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 2018 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Exports from Portugal

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) decreased by -12.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +2.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 61%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) from Portugal, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain totaled +10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+11.5% per year) and Angola (-17.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) exports from Portugal, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain totaled +13.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+18.0% per year) and Angola (-11.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Angola (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Imports into Portugal

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) decreased by -69.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 32%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) to Portugal, together accounting for 48% of total imports. Estonia, Lithuania, France, China, Turkey and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +267.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wooden builders' joinery and carpentry (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) suppliers to Portugal were Spain ($X), China ($X) and Estonia ($X), with a combined 43% share of total imports. Germany, Lithuania, France, Brazil, Turkey and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +218.9%, 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 builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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