| National flag |  |
| Map |  |
| Basic Information | Portugal is located in southwestern Europe. The country has an land area of about 90,000 square kilometres, a coastline of more than 800 kilometres with multiple seaports. By the end of 2023, the population was about 10.31 million (estimate of IMF). The capital is Lisbon. It is the national political, economic, financial, cultural and technological centre. |
| Investment Situation | Portugal is a member state of the European Union (EU). Its infrastructure is complete. It has also good social security and high degree of marketization, as well as geographical advantages. It connects to the markets of European and Portuguese-speaking countries. The wage costs are at a low level among EU member states. The service industry dominates the Portuguese economy. In particular, tourism is developing quite well. In addition, cork processing is one of Portugal’s traditions and a pillar industry of the national economy. Other characteristic industries include wine, olive oil, shoemaking, pharmaceuticals, moulds, and renewable energy industries. According to the “2023 World Investment Report” published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), by the end of 2022, Portugal has attracted US$177.3 billion on stock of inward direct investment. According to the “2022 Statistical Bulletin of China’s Outward Foreign Direct Investment”, by the end of 2022, the stock of direct investment of China in Portugal was US$25.03 million. The main areas of investment were energy, finance, insurance, communication, water affairs, and construction materials, engineering design and catering. |
| Trade in Goods | In 2022, Portugal’s main export destinations are Spain, France, Germany, the main exports include vehicles and their accessories, electrical machinery, electrical appliances and audio equipment and accessories. The main origins for import include Spain, Germany, France, and the main imported goods include fossil fuels, electrical machinery, electrical appliances and audio equipment and accessories, vehicles and spare parts, etc. |
