Portugal: Cotton Embroidery Market 2025

Cotton Embroidery Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese cotton embroidery market declined modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a tangible increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Embroidery Production in Portugal

In value terms, cotton embroidery production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Cotton embroidery production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Embroidery Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, the amount of cotton embroidery in the piece exported from Portugal soared to X tons, jumping by 47% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 163%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cotton embroidery exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 141% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton embroidery exports from Portugal, together comprising 94% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +30.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for cotton embroidery exported from Portugal worldwide, together accounting for 70% of total exports. Denmark lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 3.7%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +32.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average cotton embroidery export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -19.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 143%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Mexico (+58.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Embroidery Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, purchases abroad of cotton embroidery in the piece increased by 34% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cotton embroidery imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 78%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest cotton embroidery supplier to Portugal, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton embroidery imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +16.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-7.3% per year) and Turkey (+34.5% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), China ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest cotton embroidery suppliers to Portugal, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +35.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average cotton embroidery import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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