Non-Electric Chainsaw Market

The global non-electric chainsaw market is projected to experience an increase in both volume and value over the next eight years. Consumption levels have shown steady growth, with countries like the United States, China, and India leading the way. Production levels have remained relatively stable, with China dominating the market. Imports and exports have also seen fluctuations, with countries like India and Brazil showing positive growth rates. Overall, the market is expected to see continued growth and development in the coming years.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 23M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $2.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Chainsaws With A Self-Contained Non-Electric Motor

Global non-electric chainsaw consumption expanded remarkably to 19M units in 2022, increasing by 9.7% on the previous year. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Global consumption peaked at 21M units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global non-electric chainsaw market size was estimated at $2B in 2022, picking up by 2.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level at $2.4B in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (3.4M units), China (2.8M units) and India (2.7M units), together comprising 46% of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +31.5%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($416M), China ($220M) and France ($107M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together accounting for 38% of the global market. Germany, Japan, India, Italy, Poland, Russia, Mexico, Spain, Argentina and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main consuming countries, India, with a CAGR of +25.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of non-electric chainsaw per capita consumption in 2022 were Poland (10 units per 1000 persons), the United States (10 units per 1000 persons) and France (10 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +30.1%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Chainsaws With A Self-Contained Non-Electric Motor

In 2022, the amount of chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor produced worldwide was estimated at 17M units, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-electric chainsaw production contracted modestly to $1.6B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 24%. Global production peaked at $2.2B in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

China (13M units) constituted the country with the largest volume of non-electric chainsaw production, comprising approx. 77% of total volume. Moreover, non-electric chainsaw production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (2.7M units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (634K units), with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United States (+0.6% per year) and Sweden (+0.9% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Chainsaws With A Self-Contained Non-Electric Motor

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor, when their volume decreased by -3.3% to 15M units. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +76.0% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 16M units, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, non-electric chainsaw imports fell to $1.5B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period 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 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.6B, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports By Country

In 2022, India (2.7M units), distantly followed by the United States (1,169K units), Russia (947K units) and France (717K units) were the largest importers of chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor, together mixing up 36% of total imports. Germany (598K units), Brazil (466K units), Italy (461K units), Mexico (433K units), Poland (418K units), Ukraine (386K units), Spain (371K units), Argentina (369K units) and the UK (321K units) took a minor share of total imports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor imports, with a CAGR of +31.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mexico (+9.2%), Spain (+8.2%), Brazil (+6.9%), Argentina (+5.8%), Germany (+3.6%), the UK (+3.6%), Italy (+3.6%), the United States (+3.3%), Poland (+2.3%) and France (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Russia (-5.0%) and Ukraine (-8.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (+16 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of Ukraine (-6.3 p.p.) and Russia (-8.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest non-electric chainsaw importing markets worldwide were the United States ($198M), France ($104M) and Germany ($86M), together accounting for 25% of global imports. Italy, Poland, Russia, Mexico, Spain, Brazil, the UK, India, Argentina and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

India, with a CAGR of +16.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average non-electric chainsaw import price stood at $100 per unit in 2022, which is down by -1.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 6%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $134 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 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 the United States ($169 per unit), while India ($11 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+9.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Chainsaws With A Self-Contained Non-Electric Motor

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of chainsaws with a self-contained non-electric motor, when their volume decreased by -14.4% to 13M units. In general, exports, however, posted a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 72%. The global exports peaked at 15M units in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-electric chainsaw exports reduced to $1.1B in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 28%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.2B, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports By Country

China dominates exports structure, accounting for 10M units, which was approx. 80% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Sweden (681K units), mixing up a 5.2% share of total exports. The following exporters - the United States (443K units), Brazil (381K units) and Japan (226K units) - together made up 8.1% of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Brazil (+7.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +7.2% from 2012-2022. Sweden and Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United States (-12.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by +15 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($571M) remains the largest non-electric chainsaw supplier worldwide, comprising 53% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($197M), with an 18% share of global exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 9.3% share.

In China, non-electric chainsaw exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sweden (-0.3% per year) and Brazil (+6.5% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average non-electric chainsaw export price amounted to $83 per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $180 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($289 per unit), while China ($55 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-0.2%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform