Benelux: Hand Saw Market 2025

Hand Saw Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux hand saw market fell notably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -20.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw moderate growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Hand Saw Production in Benelux

In value terms, hand saw production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 723% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hand Saw Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of hand saws decreased by -38.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, hand saw exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the largest exporter of hand saws, comprising 71% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), achieving a 29% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hand saws exports, with a CAGR of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the Netherlands (+5.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-5.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest hand saw supplier in Benelux, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, hand saw exports increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.0%).

Hand Saw Imports

Imports in Benelux

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of hand saws decreased by -24.8% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, hand saw imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest importer of hand saws in Benelux, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 76% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a 24% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hand saws imports, with a CAGR of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the Netherlands (+9.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-8.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hand saws in Benelux, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to +1.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 7.2% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform