Non-Electric Motor Handtools Market

The article discusses the growth and decline in the global market for handtools, hydraulic or with a self-contained non-electric motor. It provides insight into consumption trends, production volumes, import and export values, and the leading countries in the market. Key points include China leading in both consumption and production, fluctuations in market value and volume, and the impact of varying import and export prices on the industry.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for handtools, hydraulic or 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 decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 50M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +29.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $47.1B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Handtools, Hydraulic Or With A Self-Contained Non-Electric Motor

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in consumption of handtools, hydraulic or with a self-contained non-electric motor, when its volume decreased by -8.6% to 43M units. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at 47M units in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

The global non-electric motor handtools market size declined to $6.1B in 2022, dropping by -9% 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). In general, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +54.5% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $6.7B, and then shrank in the following year.

Consumption By Country

China (12M units) constituted the country with the largest volume of non-electric motor handtools consumption, comprising approx. 28% of total volume. Moreover, non-electric motor handtools consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (3.7M units), threefold. The United States (2.2M units) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.2% share.

In China, non-electric motor handtools consumption increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+8.8% per year) and the United States (-6.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-electric motor handtools markets worldwide were China ($717M), Brazil ($461M) and Japan ($301M), together comprising 24% of the global market. Mexico, the United States, Germany, South Korea, France, Russia, India, Pakistan, Vietnam and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +12.6%, recorded 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 motor handtools per capita consumption in 2022 were Russia (14 units per 1000 persons), Germany (13 units per 1000 persons) and Mexico (13 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 Vietnam (with a CAGR of +9.6%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Handtools, Hydraulic Or With A Self-Contained Non-Electric Motor

In 2022, production of handtools, hydraulic or with a self-contained non-electric motor decreased by -6.1% to 38M units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% 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 2018 when the production volume increased by 26%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at 41M units in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, non-electric motor handtools production fell to $3.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 19%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $4.2B, and then reduced in the following year.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of non-electric motor handtools production was China (26M units), comprising approx. 68% of total volume. Moreover, non-electric motor handtools production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mexico (1.7M units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (1.6M units), with a 4.2% share.

In China, non-electric motor handtools production expanded at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Mexico (-4.2% per year) and Brazil (+5.4% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Handtools, Hydraulic Or With A Self-Contained Non-Electric Motor

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of handtools, hydraulic or with a self-contained non-electric motor, when their volume decreased by -15.5% to 25M units. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 30M units, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, non-electric motor handtools imports contracted to $2.6B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2.7B, and then fell in the following year.

Imports By Country

The countries with the highest levels of non-electric motor handtools imports in 2022 were India (3.8M units), the United States (2.7M units) and Russia (2M units), together accounting for 34% of total import. The following importers - the UK (914K units), France (901K units), Thailand (840K units), Germany (732K units), Brazil (681K units), Mexico (634K units), Poland (627K units), Vietnam (602K units), Australia (586K units) and South Africa (564K units) - together made up 28% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($309M), France ($190M) and Germany ($140M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 25% of global imports. The UK, Australia, Poland, Russia, India, Mexico, Brazil, Thailand, Vietnam and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +26.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 motor handtools import price stood at $102 per unit in 2022, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild decrease. Global import price peaked at $122 per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($210 per unit), while India ($18 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 (+3.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Handtools, Hydraulic Or With A Self-Contained Non-Electric Motor

In 2022, shipments abroad of handtools, hydraulic or with a self-contained non-electric motor decreased by -12.9% to 21M units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at 24M units in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-electric motor handtools exports contracted to $2.3B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $2.5B, and then fell in the following year.

Exports By Country

China prevails in exports structure, recording 14M units, which was near 69% of total exports in 2022. Germany (929K units), Mexico (586K units), the United States (535K units), the UK (398K units), Taiwan (Chinese) (397K units) and Japan (371K units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Taiwan (Chinese) (+18.0%) and the UK (+10.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Taiwan (Chinese) emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +18.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Germany (-4.1%), Japan (-6.2%), the United States (-8.8%) and Mexico (-12.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+13 p.p.) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Japan (-1.8 p.p.), Germany (-2.7 p.p.), the United States (-4.2 p.p.) and Mexico (-7.9 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 motor handtools supplying countries worldwide were China ($760M), Germany ($411M) and the United States ($132M), together comprising 58% of global exports. Japan, the UK, Mexico and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.7%.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +6.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average non-electric motor handtools export price stood at $108 per unit in 2022, with an increase of 5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 27%. The global export price peaked at $172 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Germany ($443 per unit), while China ($53 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform