Portugal: Man-Made Filament Fabric Market 2025

Man-Made Filament Fabric Market Size in Portugal

In 2021, the Portuguese man-made filament fabric market increased by 0.3% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed strong growth. Man-made filament fabric consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Production in Portugal

In value terms, man-made filament fabric production contracted dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 22%. Man-made filament fabric production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, the amount of woven fabrics of man-made filaments and staple fibers exported from Portugal soared to X tons, with an increase of 26% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 311%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric exports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of man-made filament fabric exports from Portugal, with a combined 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for man-made filament fabric exported from Portugal were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 52% share of total exports. Italy, Tunisia, Morocco, Romania, the Netherlands, the UK and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Morocco, with a CAGR of +11.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 man-made filament fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Spain (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Man-Made Filament Fabric Imports

Imports into Portugal

Man-made filament fabric imports into Portugal skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, picking up by 17% compared with 2020. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 375% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, man-made filament fabric imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Spain (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of man-made filament fabric imports to Portugal, together comprising 9.2% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, India, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK, which together accounted for a further 4.6%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +24.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest man-made filament fabric suppliers to Portugal were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 56% share of total imports. Pakistan, Germany, India, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +19.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average man-made filament fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -6.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 0.5%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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