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China - Power Tools - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 6, 2023

China's Power Tool Export Reduces Slightly to $820M in April 2023

China Power Tool Exports

In April 2023, exports of power tools from China shrank modestly to 24M units, dropping by -3.7% on the previous month's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when exports increased by 80% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 35M units in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to April 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, power tool exports dropped slightly to $820M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when exports increased by 56% m-o-m. The exports peaked at 1.1B units in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to April 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

COUNTRYExport Value of Power Tool in China (million USD)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
United States260207276331277229203212217188158227215
Russia8.514.120.735.144.034.231.142.854.259.545.387.670.4
Germany10267.680.481.279.157.653.855.749.767.451.870.464.6
United Kingdom35.334.538.050.639.642.027.425.235.734.527.343.339.9
Japan12.823.530.855.843.334.532.631.124.422.923.226.936.5
Australia37.927.436.848.945.147.426.725.325.628.021.631.928.1
India16.020.622.226.421.022.520.022.024.522.16.720.222.7
Netherlands31.923.131.735.229.225.212.518.514.825.116.717.820.4
Vietnam10.519.220.816.913.715.116.115.613.98.410.316.718.1
Mexico15.410.813.518.315.217.512.613.416.315.77.521.314.5
Turkey5.63.94.74.95.43.85.47.75.08.22.49.312.3
Indonesia4.812.110.49.29.38.77.79.59.18.65.012.99.6
Philippines5.87.97.88.86.57.25.86.56.26.12.77.18.1
Others286261303370318282222262265279164257261
Total8337328971,092947827677748762773542849820

Exports by Country

The United States (4.4M units), Russia (2.2M units) and Germany (1.4M units) were the main destinations of power tool exports from China, together accounting for 33% of total exports.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the biggest increases were in Russia (with a CAGR of +16.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($215M) remains the key foreign market for power tool exports from China, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($70M), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.9% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value to the United States stood at -1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Russia (+19.2% per month) and Germany (-3.8% per month).

Exports by Type

In-hand motor grinders, sanders and planers (14M units) was the largest type of power tool exported from China, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, in-hand motor grinders, sanders and planers exceeded the volume of the second product type, drills of all kinds for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor (6.3M units), twofold.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of in-hand motor grinders, sanders and planers was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: drills of all kinds for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor (+0.4% per month) and saws for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor (-0.6% per month).

In value terms, in-hand motor grinders, sanders and planers ($468M) remains the largest type of power tool exported from China, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by drills of all kinds for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor ($189M), with a 23% share of total exports.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of in-hand motor grinders, sanders and planers was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: drills of all kinds for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor (-0.1% per month) and saws for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor (-0.4% per month).

Export Prices by Country

In April 2023, the power tool price stood at $33.6 per unit (FOB, China), stabilizing at the previous month. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 when the average export price increased by 74% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $38,541 per thousand units. From March 2023 to April 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Australia ($53.5 per unit), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($15.9 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the power tool market in China. 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 28241113 - Electromechanical hand drills operated without an external source of power
  • Prodcom 28241115 - Electropneumatic drills of all kinds for working in the hand
  • Prodcom 28241117 - Electromechanical hand drills of all kinds (excluding those operated without an external source of power, e lectropneumatic)
  • Prodcom 28241123 - Electromechanical chainsaws
  • Prodcom 28241125 - Electromechanical circular saws
  • Prodcom 28241127 - Electromechanical handsaws (excluding chainsaws, circular saws)
  • Prodcom 28241133 -
  • Prodcom 28241135 -
  • Prodcom 28241150 - Grinders, sanders and planers, for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor, operating with an external source of power
  • Prodcom 28241180 - Electromechanical hedge trimmers and lawn edge cutters
  • Prodcom 28241190 -

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    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 Export

    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. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

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    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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