Portugal: Fire-Fighting Vehicle Market 2024

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese fire-fighting vehicle market dropped rapidly to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a sharp slump. Fire-fighting vehicle consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Production in Portugal

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle production fell slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2023, exports of fire-fighting vehicles from Portugal surged to X units, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Romania (X units) was the main destination for fire-fighting vehicle exports from Portugal, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fire-fighting vehicle exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Argentina (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Chile (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Romania totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for fire-fighting vehicles exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average fire-fighting vehicle export price amounted to $X per unit, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fire-Fighting Vehicle Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2023, fire-fighting vehicle imports into Portugal fell significantly to X units, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, fire-fighting vehicle imports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, France (X units) constituted the largest supplier of fire-fighting vehicle to Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fire-fighting vehicle imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X units), twofold. Spain (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fire-fighting vehicles to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X.2% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fire-fighting vehicle import price stood at $X per unit in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the price for Switzerland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform