Portugal: Fire-Fighting Vehicle Market 2025

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese fire-fighting vehicle market shrank to $X in 2021, which is down by -8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 6.6% against the previous year. Fire-fighting vehicle consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Production in Portugal

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a sharp decrease. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, overseas shipments of fire-fighting vehicles decreased by -19.8% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 254%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 413% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Thailand (X units) and Guinea-Bissau (X units) were the main destinations of fire-fighting vehicle exports from Portugal.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +322.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fire-fighting vehicle exported from Portugal were Thailand ($X), France ($X) and Ecuador ($X), together comprising 27% of total exports.

Ecuador, with a CAGR of +60.8%, 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

The average fire-fighting vehicle export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -3.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Guinea-Bissau ($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 Kuwait (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2020, fire-fighting vehicle imports into Portugal shrank markedly to X units, with a decrease of -25% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle imports surged to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 122%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Switzerland (X units) and Belgium (X units) were the main suppliers of fire-fighting vehicle imports to Portugal. Moreover, fire-fighting vehicle imports in Switzerland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium, fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +35.1%).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fire-fighting vehicles to Portugal, comprising 4,117% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 985% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Switzerland totaled +76.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fire-fighting vehicle import price amounted to less than $X per unit, shrinking by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 155%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the price for Switzerland stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+56.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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