Portugal: Table Knife Market 2025

Table Knife Market Size in Portugal

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Portuguese table knife market, when its value decreased by -16.9% to $X. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Table Knife Production in Portugal

In value terms, table knife production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. Table knife production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Table Knife Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, shipments abroad of table knives was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, table knife exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units) was the main destination for table knife exports from Portugal, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, table knife exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X units), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain totaled +7.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+0.6% per year) and France (-8.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for table knives exports from Portugal, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain stood at +5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+0.3% per year) and France (-12.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average table knife export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Table Knife Imports

Imports into Portugal

Table knife imports into Portugal rose modestly to X units in 2022, picking up by 3.5% on 2021. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 187% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table knife imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 167%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X units) constituted the largest table knife supplier to Portugal, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, table knife imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X units), fourfold. Brazil (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +60.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-8.5% per year) and Brazil (+12.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table knives to Portugal, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +62.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-3.5% per year) and Brazil (+12.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average table knife import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 42%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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