Industrial panorama
- World position by industrial production
- #52
- Industrial added value
- 633100M USD
- of which manufacturing industry
- 392100M USD
- Area
- 9.210,000 km²
- Population
- 1,08010,000 inhabitants.
- Official language
- English
Main industrial sectors
Automotive assembly and components
A large vehicle assembly plant near Setúbal, plus a dense cluster of component manufacturers, supply European automakers with wiring, interiors, molded parts and electronics.
Molds, plastics and packaging
The Marinha Grande and Leiria clusters are among the main European suppliers of injection molds, plastic parts and packaging.
Textiles, clothing and footwear
The textile, knitwear and footwear factories in the North region produce for international brands and their own brands.
Cork, wood and paper
Portugal is the world's largest cork processor; Pulp, paper and wood panel factories use extensive eucalyptus and pine plantations.
Electronics, power equipment and building materials
Electrical equipment, wind tower and cable manufacturing, cement and ceramic tiles complete a diversified industrial base.
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- Industrial added value (2025)
- 633 100 M USD
- of which manufacturing (2025)
- 392 100 M USD
- World industrial ranking
- #52
- Area
- 9.2 10 000 km²
- Population
- 1,080 10,000 inhabitants.
- Key sectors
- Automotive assembly and components, Molds, plastics and packaging, Textiles, apparel and footwear, Cork, wood and paper, Electronics, energy equipment and construction materials
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FAQ
What are the most important industrial sectors in Portugal?
The most important industrial sectors in Portugal are: Automotive assembly and components, Molds, plastics and packaging, Textiles, clothing and footwear, Cork, wood and paper, Electronics, energy equipment and construction materials.
What are the main opportunities for companies in Portugal?
The industry in Portugal is based on Automotive assembly and components, Molds, plastics and packaging, Textiles, clothing and footwear, Cork, wood and paper, Electronics, energy equipment and construction materials; local companies can build on these strengths to capture domestic and regional demand.
Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
The data comes from the World Bank's World Development Indicators (2025 edition, updated in ) and is renewed annually.
What are the main challenges of the industrial sector in Portugal?
As in many economies, Portugal seeks to deepen the added value of the manufacturing industry and regional integration; details vary by industry.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (2025 data, updated in ). Industrial value added = mining + manufacturing industry + electricity/gas/water + construction, in current dollars. Last update:2026-10-13
