Located in southwestern Europe, Portugal borders Spain to the east and faces the Atlantic Ocean along its western coastline. In 2025, Portugal's exports reached a total value of US$89.5 billion, reflecting steady growth in the country's international trade.

This figure represents an 18.9% increase compared to 2021, when Portugal's exports were valued at US$75.2 billion. On a year-over-year basis, export value rose by 7.8%, up from US$83 billion in 2024.

Based on average exchange rates in 2025, Portugal uses the euro, which appreciated by 4.4% against the US dollar compared to the previous year. As a result, Portugal's exports became relatively more expensive for international buyers, particularly those purchasing in US dollars.

Portugal's five leading export products include vehicles, refined petroleum oils, bulk pharmaceuticals (not in dosage form), automotive parts, and rubber tires. Together, these categories accounted for 19.7% of Portugal's exports, indicating a relatively diversified export structure, although automotive-related goods remain a key segment.

Portugal's Main Export Markets

According to the latest available data, approximately 78.7% of Portugal's exports were absorbed by major trading partners, including Spain (26%), Germany (13.9%), France (12%), the United States (5.8%), the United Kingdom (5%), Italy (4.5%), the Netherlands (3.3%), Belgium (2.6%), Poland (1.6%), Angola (1.38%), Sweden (1.35%), and Brazil (1.35%).

From a regional perspective, Europe dominates as the primary destination, accounting for 80.4% of Portugal's exports. North America follows with 6.9%, while Africa represents 5.4%.

Smaller portions of Portugal's exports were shipped to Asia (5%), Latin America (2%), and Oceania (0.3%), with Australia and New Zealand being the key markets in that region.

As a member of the European Union, Portugal conducts most of its trade within the bloc. In 2025, EU countries accounted for 72.8% of Portugal's exports, slightly higher than 71.6% recorded in 2024.

With a population of approximately 10.7 million people, the total value of Portugal's exports in 2025 translates to about US$8,350 per capita, marginally above the US$8,300 level in 2024.

Portugal's Leading Export Categories

The following product groups generated the highest revenues within Portugal's exports in 2025:

1.Vehicles: US$11.1 billion (12.5%)

2.Electrical machinery and equipment: US$8.1 billion (9.1%)

3.Machinery including computers: US$5.8 billion (6.5%)

4.Pharmaceuticals: US$5.4 billion (6%)

5.Mineral fuels including oil: US$4.7 billion (5.2%)

6.Plastics and plastic products: US$3.9 billion (4.4%)

7.Paper and paper products: US$2.64 billion (2.9%)

8.Articles of iron or steel: US$2.63 billion (2.9%)

9.Furniture, bedding, lighting, signs, and prefabricated buildings: US$2.5 billion (2.8%)

10.Knit or crochet clothing and accessories: US$2.47 billion (2.8%)

These top 10 categories accounted for 55.1% of the total value of Portugal's exports.

Among them, pharmaceuticals recorded the fastest growth, rising by 49.3% compared to 2024. Machinery (including computers) followed with a 13.9% increase, while electrical machinery and equipment grew by 12.7%.

The only declining category among the top 10 was mineral fuels, which dropped by 19.6% year over year.

Top Exporters in Portugal

Businesses looking to source products can leverage databases built on real shipment data for Portugal's exports. Platforms such as Tendata's Global Importers & Exporters Finder allow buyers to identify and connect with verified Portuguese suppliers efficiently.

Portugal Exporters Directory

Exporter directories provide detailed insights into Portugal's exports, including shipment histories, export volumes, and supply chain transparency. These tools help global buyers identify reliable partners and make informed sourcing decisions.

Tendata also delivers real-time trade intelligence on Portugal's exports, covering product details, trading relationships, and verified contact information.

Portugal Exporter List Example

Tendata's platform includes thousands of active exporters contributing to Portugal's exports, with each company profile offering key details such as location, product focus, and HS codes.

For example, in the plastics sector, leading exporters in 2025 included:

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1.GLOBELINK PORTUGAL LDA(39.61%, $6.41 Million)

2.YAZAKI EUROPE LIMITED(11.43%, $1.85 Million)

3.AMORIM TOP SERIES S A(10.42%, $1.69 Million)

4.J A BEIRA LDA(5.98%, $0.97 Million)

5.ULMA CYE COOP(5.17%, $0.84 Million)

6.TETRA PAK INTERNATIONAL SA(2.86%, $0.46 Million)

7.MAINETTI CABIDES LDA(2.29%, $0.37 Million)

8.DARAMIC SAS(2.16%, $0.35 Million)

9.AMОRIM TОP SERIES S A(1.95%, $0.31 Million)

10.ANTONIO ALMEIDA CORTICAS S A(1.85%, $0.3 Million)