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Portugal: Matches Market 2024

Matches Market Size in Portugal

In 2021, the Portuguese matches market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Matches Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, approx. X tons of matches were exported from Portugal; which is down by -52.4% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 149% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, matches exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 104%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Cabo Verde (X tons) was the main destination for matches exports from Portugal, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, matches exports to Cabo Verde exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Angola (X tons), twofold. Sao Tome and Principe (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cabo Verde amounted to +19.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (-10.3% per year) and Sao Tome and Principe (+45.8% per year).

In value terms, Cabo Verde ($X) remains the key foreign market for matches exports from Portugal, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Sao Tome and Principe, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Cabo Verde totaled +44.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (-6.6% per year) and Sao Tome and Principe (+49.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average matches export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 82% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded buoyant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sao Tome and Principe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cabo Verde (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Matches Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, supplies from abroad of matches was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 54%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, matches imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 61%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), India (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of matches imports to Portugal, together comprising 84% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of -0.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Spain ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest matches suppliers to Portugal, together accounting for 84% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +2.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average matches import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+24.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for matches in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of matches consumption in 2020 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 35% share of global consumption. Nigeria, Russia, Brazil, Germany, Indonesia, Belarus, Japan, Ghana and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

What are the largest producers of matches in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of matches production in 2020 were India, China and the United States, with a combined 51% share of global production. These countries were followed by Russia, Indonesia, Brazil, Belarus, Pakistan, Sweden, Germany and Japan, which together accounted for a further 28%.

What are the leading suppliers of matches to Portugal?

In value terms, Sweden constituted the largest supplier of matches to Portugal, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 16% share.

What are the leading importers of matches from Portugal?

In value terms, the largest markets for matches exported from Portugal were Cabo Verde, Angola and Mozambique, together accounting for 85% of total exports. These countries were followed by Sao Tome and Principe, France and Spain, which together accounted for a further 7.6%.

What is the average export price for matches in Portugal?

In 2020, the average matches export price amounted to $11,771 per ton, increasing by 47% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for matches in Portugal?

In 2020, the average matches import price amounted to $3,901 per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the matches market in Portugal. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20512000 - Matches (excluding Bengal matches and other pyrotechnic products)

Country coverage:

Portugal

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Portugal
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023