| Product Code: ETC5146389 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Portugal`s friction materials import market in 2024 saw significant contributions from Spain, Italy, Germany, Sweden, and Metropolitan France. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. However, the industry experienced a notable decline with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -18.38% from 2020 to 2024, and a sharp growth rate decrease of -29.22% from 2023 to 2024. Understanding the dynamics of these top exporting countries and market trends will be crucial for stakeholders navigating the challenging landscape of Portugal`s friction materials import market.
The Friction Materials market in Portugal is projected to grow at a stable growth rate of 0.13% by 2027, highlighting the country's increasing focus on advanced technologies within the Europe region, where Germany holds the dominant position, followed closely by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia, shaping overall regional demand.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Portugal Friction Materials Market Overview |
3.1 Portugal Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Portugal Friction Materials Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Portugal Friction Materials Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Business Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Portugal Friction Materials Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for automotive vehicles in Portugal |
4.2.2 Growing focus on vehicle safety and regulations regarding friction materials |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of high-performance friction materials |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Intense competition among market players leading to pricing pressures |
4.3.3 Environmental regulations pushing for eco-friendly friction materials, which may require investment in research and development |
5 Portugal Friction Materials Market Trends |
6 Portugal Friction Materials Market Segmentations |
6.1 Portugal Friction Materials Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Lining, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Pads, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Blocks, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Discs, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Portugal Friction Materials Market, By Business Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By OE, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Aftersales, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Portugal Friction Materials Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Brakes, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Clutches, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Brake & Transmission Systems, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Portugal Friction Materials Market, By End-Use Industry |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Railway, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerospace & Marine, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Portugal Friction Materials Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Portugal Friction Materials Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Portugal Friction Materials Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Portugal Friction Materials Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average lifespan of friction materials used in vehicles |
8.2 Adoption rate of advanced friction materials technologies in the market |
8.3 Number of partnerships or collaborations between friction material manufacturers and automotive companies |
8.4 Percentage of revenue invested in RD for developing eco-friendly friction materials |
8.5 Market penetration of high-performance friction materials in different vehicle segments |
9 Portugal Friction Materials Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Portugal Friction Materials Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Portugal Friction Materials Market Opportunity Assessment, By Business Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Portugal Friction Materials Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Portugal Friction Materials Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Portugal Friction Materials Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Portugal Friction Materials Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Portugal Friction Materials Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |