Key Market Indicators
Portuguese demand for wound dressings is estimated to reach $20.5 million by 2026, compared to $18.6 million in 2021, growing at an average rate of 1.8% per year. This marks an increase of 4.6% since 1993. Portugal was the 35th largest importer in 2021, behind Pakistan’s $18.6 million. Germany, the United States, and Japan occupied the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places respectively. Likewise, Portuguese wound dressing exports are expected to grow to $3.7 million by 2026 from $3.2 million in 2021, with an average annual growth of 2.4%. This represents an increase of 53.5% since 1993. Portugal was the 32nd largest exporter in 2021, behind Luxembourg’s $3.2 million. Belgium, Germany, and Austria held the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th spots respectively.
