Portugal: Automotive Lighting Market 2025

Automotive Lighting Market Size in Portugal

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Portuguese automotive lighting market, when its value decreased by -22.9% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced descent. Automotive lighting consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Automotive Lighting Production in Portugal

In value terms, automotive lighting production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. Automotive lighting production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Automotive Lighting Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, exports of automotive lighting from Portugal skyrocketed to X units, with an increase of 34% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 45%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, automotive lighting exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 30%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Austria (X units) was the main destination for automotive lighting exports from Portugal, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, automotive lighting exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X units), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria totaled +13.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+25.2% per year) and Germany (+5.0% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for automotive lighting exports from Portugal, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria amounted to +10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+21.1% per year) and Germany (+1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average automotive lighting export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -10.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Automotive Lighting Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, approx. X units of automotive lighting were imported into Portugal; growing by 39% against the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, automotive lighting imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 118%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X units) constituted the largest automotive lighting supplier to Portugal, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, automotive lighting imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled +18.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+25.4% per year) and Belgium (+50.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of automotive lighting to Portugal, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+18.3% per year) and Belgium (+41.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average automotive lighting import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -16.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Morocco ($X per unit) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the price for Slovakia ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (-5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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