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Nigeria: Hand Tools Market 2025

Hand Tools Market Size in Nigeria

After three years of growth, the Nigerien hand tools market decreased by -49.1% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Hand Tools Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2021, shipments abroad of hand tools was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hand tools exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded notable growth. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cameroon (X tons) was the main destination for hand tools exports from Nigeria, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, hand tools exports to Cameroon exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Benin (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cameroon totaled +116.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Benin (+41.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+157.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for hand tools exported from Nigeria were Cameroon ($X), the UK ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for 43% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Cameroon, with a CAGR of +110.8%, recorded 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

The average hand tools export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -37.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 78%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo ($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 Austria (+40.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hand Tools Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2021, overseas purchases of hand tools decreased by -51.6% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 79%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hand tools imports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 76% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of hand tools to Nigeria, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, hand tools imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold. Ghana (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-9.9% per year) and Ghana (+25.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hand tools to Nigeria, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -12.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ghana (+21.7% per year) and the United States (-12.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hand tools import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a 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 Ghana ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for hand tools in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of hand tools consumption in 2020 were China, the United States and Russia, with a combined 46% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of hand tools in the world?

China remains the largest hand tools producing country worldwide, accounting for 62% of total volume. Moreover, hand tools production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, ninefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Taiwan Chinese), with a 6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of hand tools to Nigeria?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of hand tools to Nigeria, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ghana, with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 6.3% share.

What are the leading importers of hand tools from Nigeria?

In value terms, the Netherlands remains the key foreign market for hand tools exports from Nigeria, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France, with a 9.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Niger, with a 1.3% share.

What is the average export price for hand tools in Nigeria?

In 2020, the average hand tools export price amounted to $57,504 per ton, increasing by 219% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for hand tools in Nigeria?

The average hand tools import price stood at $3,341 per ton in 2020, picking up by 7.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the hand tools market in Nigeria. 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:

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Prodcom 25731030 - Mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes
Prodcom 25731040 - Axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools (excluding ice axes)
Prodcom 25731050 - Secateurs and similar one-handed pruners and shears (including poultry shears) (excluding secateur type scissors with secateur blades with finger rings, pruning knives)
Prodcom 25731060 - Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar twohanded shears
Prodcom 25731070 -
Prodcom 25732010 - Hand saws (excluding hand saws with a self-contained motor)
Prodcom 25732020 - Band saw blades
Prodcom 25732030 - Circular saw blades with steel working parts (including slotting or slitting saw blades)
Prodcom 25732050 - Circular saw blades with non-steel working parts (including slitting or slotting saw blades, parts)
Prodcom 25732093 - Straight saw blades for working metal
Prodcom 25732095 -
Prodcom 25732099 -
Prodcom 25733013 - Files, rasps and similar tools (excluding punches and files for machine tools)
Prodcom 25733015 -
Prodcom 25733017 -
Prodcom 25733023 - Metal cutting shears and similar hand tools
Prodcom 25733025 - Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools excluding punches and files for machine tools, machinetype metal cutting shears and office perforating punches, t icket punches
Prodcom 25733033 - Non-adjustable hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches) (excluding tap wrenches)
Prodcom 25733035 - Adjustable hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches) (excluding tap wrenches)
Prodcom 25733037 - Interchangeable spanner sockets
Prodcom 25733053 - Drilling, threading or tapping hand tools excluding interchangeable hand tools, machine-tools or power-operated hand tools, pneumatic tools or hand tools with a selfcontained motor
Prodcom 25733055 - Hammers and sledge hammers with working part of metal
Prodcom 25733057 - Planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood
Prodcom 25733063 - Screwdrivers
Prodcom 25733065 - Household hand tools
Prodcom 25733073 - Other tools for masons, moulders, cement workers, plasterers and painters
Prodcom 25733077 - Other hand tools (including cartridge operated riveting) w allplugging and similar hand tools
Prodcom 25733083 - Blow lamps (excluding gas-operated welding appliances)
Prodcom 25733085 - Vices, clamps and the like
Prodcom 25733087 - Anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks (excluding grindstones and the like presented separately)
Prodcom 25732097 - Saw blades with working part of base metal (excluding band saw blades, circular saw blades, musical saw blades)
Prodcom 25733016 - Pliers, including cutting pliers, pincers and tweezers for nonmedical use and similar hand tools, of base metal

Country coverage:

Nigeria

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Nigeria
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024