Price for Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Portugal - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Portugal (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Portugal (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Portugal
4. Exports of Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Portugal

Price for Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Portugal (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminateds amounted to $4,424 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 9.9% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $5,622 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 France ($7,945 per ton), while the price for Spain ($2,756 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Portugal (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminateds amounted to $6,716 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 45%. The export price peaked at $6,716 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($10,181 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($1,637 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Portugal

For the fourth consecutive year, Portugal recorded growth in purchases abroad of felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminateds, which increased by 1.4% to 3K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminateds shrank slightly to $13M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $13M, leveling off in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated to Portugal in 2022:

1. Spain (1554.5 tons)
2. Italy (574.9 tons)
3. Germany (352.0 tons)
4. France (204.9 tons)
5. Slovakia (81.8 tons)
6. China (59.3 tons)
7. Finland (54.0 tons)

Exports of Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated in Portugal

In 2022, the amount of felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminateds exported from Portugal reduced rapidly to 1.6K tons, dropping by -18.7% on the previous year. Overall, exports faced a deep reduction. The smallest decline of -8.7% was in 2021.

In value terms, exports of felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminateds dropped significantly to $11M in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $13M, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Felt; Whether or Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated from Portugal in 2022:

1. Spain (1182.2 tons)
2. France (206.6 tons)
3. Mozambique (52.0 tons)
4. United Kingdom (38.9 tons)
5. Angola (33.8 tons)
6. Germany (26.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform