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Imports weigh almost 40% on investment in Portugal

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Briefings

Portuguese investment in Sines' data center reached 100% imported content in 2025, the highest proportion ever recorded. This represents a 40% increase from 2015 levels, driven by heavy reliance on imported chips and equipment. The investment accounts for 18% of total imports, while the broader economy saw imported content rise from 22.4% in 1999 to 33.3% in the first half of 2026. The data is preliminary and may overstate intensity due to limited product specificity.

Key points

• Investment in Portugal's Sines data center reached 100% imported content in 2025, the highest proportion ever recorded.
• Imported content in investment rose from 39.9% in 2025 to 32.4% in 1999, representing a 40% increase from 2015 levels.

Context

The Banco de Portugal analyzed investment data for 2025, noting that 100% imported content in the Sines data center is the most extreme example of external dependency in Portuguese investment. This finding highlights a trend where investment increasingly relies on foreign goods, with the Sines case being the most pronounced example.

Limitations

Data is preliminary and may overstate intensity due to limited product specificity. Estimates use 2025 prices for some components, and the 82 products used are relatively generic, potentially underestimating or overestimating the true extent of imported content.

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