Portugal: Laundry Machine Market 2025

Laundry Machine Market Size in Portugal

After two years of growth, the Portuguese laundry machine market decreased by -8.5% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a moderate increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Laundry Machine Production in Portugal

In value terms, laundry machine production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 126% against the previous year. Laundry machine production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Laundry Machine Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, the amount of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines exported from Portugal skyrocketed to X units, surging by 316% on 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 656%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, laundry machine exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 295%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X units) was the main destination for laundry machine exports from Portugal, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, laundry machine exports to Bangladesh exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Egypt (X units), twofold. India (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bangladesh amounted to +1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+4.1% per year) and India (+18.1% per year).

In value terms, Lesotho ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for washing, bleaching or dyeing machines exports from Portugal, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Angola, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Lesotho was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (+0.2% per year) and Angola (+10.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laundry machine export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -40.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2020, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Lesotho ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Italy (+53.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Laundry Machine Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, imports of washing, bleaching or dyeing machines into Portugal skyrocketed to X units, surging by 18% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, laundry machine imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X units), Germany (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of laundry machine imports to Portugal, together comprising 87% of total imports. Spain, France, Greece, Hungary and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +113.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest laundry machine suppliers to Portugal were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports. Turkey, Hungary, France, Greece and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +114.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average laundry machine import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 35%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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