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The portuguese textile footprint

Portugal's textile and clothing industry stands as one of Europe’s few fully integrated sectors, offering solutions from spinning to logistics. With over 12,000 companies and 127,000 employees, it thrives on tech innovation and product development.

3.38 billion

2023 Portugal clothing exportations

4.4% of the nation’s total goods export

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Reaching 173 countries

Top buyers include Spain, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
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12.000 companies

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Facts and Numbers
5.7B
average textile and clothing exports
*CENIT analysis based on INE data between 2012 - 2023
Facts and Numbers
10%
of production run by self-consumption production units
*CENIT analysis based on INE data
73%
of energy used in production from renewable sources
*CENIT analysis based on INE data
LARGEST
textile cluster of European Union
*CENIT analysis based on INE data

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Skypro strengthens environmental and social commitment

Skypro strengthens environmental and social commitment

2.10.2025
Skypro, the Portuguese company specialising in uniform and technical footwear solutions, has presented significant improvements in its environmental and social performance in its 2024 ESG Report, reaffirming its commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.
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NGC launches petrochemical-free textiles

NGC launches petrochemical-free textiles

1.10.2025
Portuguese company NGC presented in Paris, at Première Vision, the first T-shirt made entirely from biomolecules, in a process completely free of petrochemicals. The No Petrol project is the result of several years of investment in biotechnology and aims to revolutionise the textile sector with more sustainable and competitive solutions.
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Riopele earns GOTS certification

Riopele earns GOTS certification

25.9.2025
Riopele has obtained the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification, one of the world’s most recognised labels for organic textile products, consolidating its position at the forefront of sustainability in the industry.
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Circlo makes its debut at Première Vision

Circlo makes its debut at Première Vision

20.9.2025
Circlo, the brand created by Pedrosa & Rodrigues, made its international debut at the Première Vision trade fair in Paris, presenting a collection of sustainable knitted fabrics made from recycled and traceable raw materials.
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Portuguese associations join Europe in action against Asian fast fashion

Portuguese associations join Europe in action against Asian fast fashion

16.9.2025
The Portuguese associations ANIVEC and ATP have joined organisations from 20 European countries in urging the European Commission to take urgent action against Asian online fashion platforms, accused of engaging in “the biggest tax fraud of the 21st century.”
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About MODAPORTUGAL

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ModaPortugal

MODAPORTUGAL is led by CENIT – Centro de Inteligência Têxtil, a strategic hub for Portugal's textile, clothing, and fashion sectors.