15.345
Number of companies | 2022
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The Portuguese Mechanical Engineering sector is characterised by its products' diversity, quality and versatility.
The Mechanical Engineering Sector in Portugal is characterized by the diversity and quality of its products, as well as their versatility, factors that contribute to the sector's competitiveness in the international market. Having evolved remarkably over the years, this industry is recognized for its quality and innovation, playing a key role in the growth of the Portuguese economy.
This industry comprises several production sub-sectors, resulting in a wide variety of products, including intermediate and finished goods. These products serve industrial activities within the sector and outside it, as well as a diverse range of goods designed for the consumer goods and capital goods market. Companies within this cluster exhibit the capability to manufacture precision parts as well as complete equipment.
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The industry has skills in designing and developing solutions based on engineering capacity to respond to customers' needs and requirements for an optimised and customised product.
In addition to product customisation, companies can provide industrialisation solutions and produce small series with added value.
Main export markets: Spain (23.54%), France (16.32%), Germany (15.01%), the UK (5.76%), Italy (4.59%) and the USA (3.11%).