Global Wood Tools Market to Exhibit Steady Growth with +2.2% CAGR in Market Volume from 2024 to 2030

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The wood tools market is expected to see a continued upward consumption trend over the next six years, with a forecasted CAGR of +2.2% in market volume and +4.8% in market value from 2024 to 2030. By the end of 2030, the market volume is projected to reach 1.3M tons and the market value to reach $5.8B. Stay ahead of the curve by staying informed about this growing market.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for tools of wood worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next six-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.2% for the period from 2024 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 1.3M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.8% for the period from 2024 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $5.8B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Tools Of Wood

In 2024, approx. 1.1M tons of tools of wood were consumed worldwide; with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year's figure. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, global consumption hit record highs at 1.1M tons in 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to 2024.

The global wood tool market value totaled $4.3B in 2024, remaining stable 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, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption decreased by -9.8% against 2021 indices. Global consumption peaked at $4.8B in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

China (260K tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of wood tool consumption, accounting for 23% of total volume. Moreover, wood tool consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (107K tons), twofold. The United States (85K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.6% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume in China stood at +4.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+7.0% per year) and the United States (+2.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest wood tool markets worldwide were India ($1.4B), China ($744M) and the United States ($417M), with a combined 60% share of the global market. Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Netherlands, Russia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +20.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, the highest levels of wood tool per capita consumption was registered in the Netherlands (1,308 kg per 1000 persons), followed by Russia (320 kg per 1000 persons), Turkey (261 kg per 1000 persons) and the United States (251 kg per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of wood tool was estimated at 138 kg per 1000 persons.

In the Netherlands, wood tool per capita consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +20.4% over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (+2.3% per year) and Turkey (+2.2% per year).

Production

World Production of Tools Of Wood

In 2024, global wood tool production rose to 1.1M tons, with an increase of 2.6% on the previous year. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum volume at 1.1M tons in 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to 2024.

In value terms, wood tool production reached $4.5B in 2024 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $5B in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

China (316K tons) remains the largest wood tool producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 29% of total volume. Moreover, wood tool production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (95K tons), threefold. The United States (72K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.5% share.

In China, wood tool production expanded at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+5.8% per year) and the United States (+2.9% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Tools Of Wood

In 2024, approx. 152K tons of tools of wood were imported worldwide; waning by -10.4% against the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at 188K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood tool imports fell to $315M in 2024. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19%. Global imports peaked at $423M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports By Country

The United States (14K tons) and India (13K tons) represented the major importers of tools of wood in 2024, reaching approx. 9.1% and 8.2% of total imports, respectively. It was followed by France (7.4K tons) and Portugal (7.2K tons), together generating a 9.5% share of total imports. Germany (6.6K tons), the Netherlands (6.4K tons), Saudi Arabia (5.8K tons), South Africa (5.2K tons), Iraq (4.2K tons) and El Salvador (3.6K tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +35.5%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood tool importing markets worldwide were the United States ($49M), Germany ($26M) and France ($16M), with a combined 29% share of global imports. The Netherlands, Portugal, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, India, El Salvador and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +13.8%, 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

In 2024, the average wood tool import price amounted to $2,073 per ton, picking up by 4.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $2,251 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($3,867 per ton), while India ($322 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+11.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Tools Of Wood

In 2024, shipments abroad of tools of wood decreased by -9.6% to 148K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 182K tons. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of the global exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood tool exports fell remarkably to $282M in 2024. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 27%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $555M. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of the global exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports By Country

China represented the key exporting country with an export of about 57K tons, which amounted to 39% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Vietnam (16K tons), Brazil (14K tons) and the Netherlands (11K tons), together constituting a 28% share of total exports. The following exporters - Ukraine (6.3K tons), Italy (4.7K tons), Portugal (3.9K tons), Honduras (2.6K tons) and Sri Lanka (2.3K tons) - together made up 13% of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% from 2013 to 2024. At the same time, the Netherlands (+47.9%), Vietnam (+14.5%), Honduras (+5.9%), Ukraine (+2.6%) and Italy (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +47.9% from 2013-2024. By contrast, Portugal (-1.2%), Brazil (-1.8%) and Sri Lanka (-2.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2024, the share of China, Vietnam and the Netherlands increased by +13, +7.9 and +7.5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($37M), Italy ($25M) and Brazil ($24M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2024, with a combined 31% share of global exports. The Netherlands, Vietnam, Ukraine, Portugal, Honduras and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +33.1%, saw 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 wood tool export price stood at $1,906 per ton in 2024, which is down by -21.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $3,670 per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($5,436 per ton), while China ($646 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+2.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform