Portugal: Electronic Chip Market 2025

Electronic Chip Market Size in Portugal

In 2021, the Portuguese electronic chip market increased by 44% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Electronic Chip Production in Portugal

In value terms, electronic chip production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 118,994% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Electronic Chip Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, approx. X units of electronic chips were exported from Portugal; increasing by 51% compared with 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 396%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, electronic chip exports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 228%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for electronic chip exports from Portugal, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, electronic chip exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +31.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+411.8% per year) and France (+89.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Singapore ($X) were the largest markets for electronic chip exported from Portugal worldwide, with a combined 78% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, the Netherlands, Hungary, France, Italy and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 11%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +291.8%, saw 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 2021, the average electronic chip export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -39.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sweden (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Electronic Chip Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, approx. X units of electronic chips were imported into Portugal; rising by 55% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 60%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, electronic chip imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Spain (X units) and Ireland (X units) were the main suppliers of electronic chip imports to Portugal, with a combined 69% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, France, Italy, Hungary, Belgium, the Czech Republic and the UK, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +106.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of electronic chips to Portugal, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +18.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+10.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+9.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average electronic chip import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -18.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for Italy (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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