France: Hand Tools Market 2025

Hand Tools Market Size in France

The French hand tools market soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 16% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Hand tools consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Hand Tools Production in France

In value terms, hand tools production reduced rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 9.5%. Hand tools production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hand Tools Exports

Exports from France

Hand tools exports from France soared to X tons in 2021, surging by 31% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hand tools exports totaled $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of hand tools exports from France, together accounting for 40% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, Poland, Switzerland, the United States, Portugal, New Caledonia, French Polynesia and Algeria, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +15.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for hand tools exported from France worldwide, together comprising 38% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, the United States, Poland, Switzerland, Portugal, Algeria, New Caledonia and French Polynesia, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +16.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average hand tools export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -12.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to French Polynesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hand Tools Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of hand tools, when their volume increased by 26% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hand tools imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of hand tools imports to France, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +31.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hand tools suppliers to France were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 56% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +27.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hand tools import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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