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HABITAT

Portuguese design. International ambition.

The Habitat sector in northern and central Portugal brings together industries that help build, equip and decorate the spaces where we live and work. It includes construction materials and technologies as well as home products, combining design, functionality and knowledge of materials.

Portuguese design. International ambition.
ABOUT THE SECTOR

From materials to spaces.

The Habitat sector in northern and central Portugal brings together industries that help build, equip and decorate the spaces where we live and work. It includes construction materials and technologies as well as home products, combining design, functionality and knowledge of materials.

Products and applications

Products include furniture and mattresses, lighting, home textiles, ceramics, glass, stone, wood, cork and metal products for interiors. These capabilities serve residential, hospitality, office and commercial projects, meeting the needs of consumers and professionals.

Capabilities and differentiation

Production experience combines with creativity and the use of technology. Complementary capabilities across companies make it possible to combine materials, finishes and manufacturing processes in solutions tailored to different projects, with a focus on customisation, comfort and durability.

IN 2024

The sector in numbers

The three industries associated with Habitat represent a significant business and economic presence in Portugal’s North and Centre regions.

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Setores industriais associados ao Habitat

9 152

Companies

88 043

People employed

9,94mil M€

Combined turnover

INE— Integrated Business Accounts System, using sector statistical summaries from the Directorate-General for Economic Activities, published on the GEE portal. Geographic breakdown tables with 2024 data.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY

Sectors within the industry

PROJECT AGENDA

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MASTER EXPORT 2.0 Events
20/11/2026Modality: In person

MASTER EXPORT 2.0 Launch Event

The launch event for MASTER EXPORT 2.0 marks the beginning of a new journey focused on internationalisation and strengthening companies’ export capacity. The session will introduce the project’s objectives, planned activities and opportunities to take part, bringing together businesses, partners and support organisations around the ambition of reaching new markets. It will be an opportunity to meet and exchange views on the challenges of international expansion, the importance of preparing businesses and the role of cooperation in identifying business opportunities. The initiative aims to bring participants together, encourage new contacts and lay the foundations for active participation in the project. With this launch, MASTER EXPORT 2.0 invites companies to take the next step in their internationalisation journey, turning knowledge, contacts and ambition into opportunities for growth.

HABITAT LIBRARY

Decision-making insights

Studies and resources to support decisions in target markets.

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THE TWO SECTORS

The Metalworking sector complements these capabilities.

Metalworking engineering, technology, specialisation and production capacity strengthen the network of capabilities with international reach.

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The Metalworking sector complements these capabilities.
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