Austria: Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market 2024

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market Size in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian hand-held blow pipe market decreased by -17.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, showed a tangible increase. Hand-held blow pipe consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Production in Austria

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding was finally on the rise to reach X units after six years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild decline. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), Germany (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of hand-held blow pipe exports from Austria, with a combined 34% share of total exports. France, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Hong Kong SAR, China, Poland, Mexico, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for hand-held blow pipe exported from Austria worldwide, together accounting for 34% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +34.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hand-held blow pipe export price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -15.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, hand-held blow pipe export price decreased by -28.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+22.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, approx. X units of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding were imported into Austria; growing by 33% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +48.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of hand-held blow pipe to Austria, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, hand-held blow pipe imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fourfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+22.6% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding to Austria, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+17.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-0.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hand-held blow pipe import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 14%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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