Portugal’s manufacturing sector, while gradually transitioning towards the services industry, remains a significant contributor to the country’s economy, employing a substantial portion of the labor force alongside construction and mining. Traditional manufactures such as processed food, textiles, metals, machinery, ship repair, chemicals, wood (especially cork), glass, pottery items, refined petroleum, oil, gas, pumps, and building materials have long been integral to Portugal’s industrial landscape. Over the years, the manufacturing sector has seen notable growth and diversification, with emerging sectors like automobiles, automobile components, electronics, pumps, and plastics gaining prominence alongside established industries.

The success of Portugal’s pump manufacturing sector in recent decades can be attributed to various factors, including the presence of a new generation of Portuguese entrepreneurs and the influx of major foreign investors. Industrial policies focused on attracting foreign capital through privatization and offering state and EU subsidies have played a pivotal role in driving growth and innovation. Notable investments, such as the joint venture between big companies have bolstered Portugal’s manufacturing capabilities, particularly in the pump manufacturing sector.