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Global Hand Tools Market 2024

Hand Tools Market Size

The global hand tools market declined slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Hand Tools Production

In value terms, hand tools production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Global production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Hand Tools Exports

Exports

In 2022, shipments abroad of hand tools decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, hand tools exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), mixing up an X% share of total exports. India (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%), Belgium (X%), Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) and Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, India (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (X p.p.) and the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of India (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest hand tools supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In China, hand tools exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hand tools export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hand Tools Imports

Imports

In 2022, overseas purchases of hand tools decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, hand tools imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons) were the main importers of hand tools, together constituting X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons), Russia (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), India (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hand tools imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%), India (X%), Poland (X%), Spain (X%), Belgium (X%), France (X%), Germany (X%), Italy (X%), Malaysia (X%), Russia (X%), Indonesia (X%) and the UK (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States and the Netherlands increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hand tools worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an X% share of global imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hand tools import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were the United States, China and Japan, with a combined 44% share of global consumption. Russia, Mexico, Germany, the UK, France, Brazil, Italy, Thailand, Canada and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.
The country with the largest volume of hand tools production was China, accounting for 60% of total volume. Moreover, hand tools production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, ninefold. Taiwan Chinese) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.7% share.
In value terms, China remains the largest hand tools supplier worldwide, comprising 41% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan Chinese), with a 10% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.7% share.
In value terms, the United States constitutes the largest market for imported hand tools worldwide, comprising 19% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany, with an 8.3% share of global imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.7% share.
The average hand tools export price stood at $9,010 per ton in 2022, growing by 2.1% against the previous year.
The average hand tools import price stood at $8,645 per ton in 2022, rising by 2.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global hand tools market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 25731010 - Spades and shovels
  • Prodcom 25731020 -
  • Prodcom 25731030 - Mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes
  • Prodcom 25731040 - Axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools (excluding ice axes)
  • Prodcom 25731050 - Secateurs and similar one-handed pruners and shears (including poultry shears) (excluding secateur type scissors with secateur blades with finger rings, pruning knives)
  • Prodcom 25731060 - Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar twohanded shears
  • Prodcom 25731070 -
  • Prodcom 25732010 - Hand saws (excluding hand saws with a self-contained motor)
  • Prodcom 25732020 - Band saw blades
  • Prodcom 25732030 - Circular saw blades with steel working parts (including slotting or slitting saw blades)
  • Prodcom 25732050 - Circular saw blades with non-steel working parts (including slitting or slotting saw blades, parts)
  • Prodcom 25732093 - Straight saw blades for working metal
  • Prodcom 25732095 -
  • Prodcom 25732099 -
  • Prodcom 25733013 - Files, rasps and similar tools (excluding punches and files for machine tools)
  • Prodcom 25733015 -
  • Prodcom 25733017 -
  • Prodcom 25733023 - Metal cutting shears and similar hand tools
  • Prodcom 25733025 - Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools excluding punches and files for machine tools, machinetype metal cutting shears and office perforating punches, t icket punches
  • Prodcom 25733033 - Non-adjustable hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches) (excluding tap wrenches)
  • Prodcom 25733035 - Adjustable hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches) (excluding tap wrenches)
  • Prodcom 25733037 - Interchangeable spanner sockets
  • Prodcom 25733053 - Drilling, threading or tapping hand tools excluding interchangeable hand tools, machine-tools or power-operated hand tools, pneumatic tools or hand tools with a selfcontained motor
  • Prodcom 25733055 - Hammers and sledge hammers with working part of metal
  • Prodcom 25733057 - Planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood
  • Prodcom 25733063 - Screwdrivers
  • Prodcom 25733065 - Household hand tools
  • Prodcom 25733073 - Other tools for masons, moulders, cement workers, plasterers and painters
  • Prodcom 25733077 - Other hand tools (including cartridge operated riveting) w allplugging and similar hand tools
  • Prodcom 25733083 - Blow lamps (excluding gas-operated welding appliances)
  • Prodcom 25733085 - Vices, clamps and the like
  • Prodcom 25733087 - Anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks (excluding grindstones and the like presented separately)
  • Prodcom 25732097 - Saw blades with working part of base metal (excluding band saw blades, circular saw blades, musical saw blades)
  • Prodcom 25733016 - Pliers, including cutting pliers, pincers and tweezers for nonmedical use and similar hand tools, of base metal

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Atlas Copco, Apex Tool Group, Stanley Black & Decker, DeWalt, Snap-On, Klein, Knipex, Wera, Wiha, Channellock, Ronix, Chang Type Industrial Co., Altendorf GmbH, Chervon, Elliott Tool Technologies, Emerson, Fein, Gray Tools, Griffon Corporation, Ideal Industries, Lie-Nielsen Toolworks, Mafell, Makita, Sandvik, Sortimo, United Pacific Industries Ltd, TTI.

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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