U.S.: Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market 2024

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. hand-held blow pipe market increased by 10% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Production in the U.S.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe production declined to $X in 2021. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 34%. Hand-held blow pipe production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, the amount of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding exported from the United States expanded rapidly to X units, picking up by 6% on the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X units), the UK (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) were the main destinations of hand-held blow pipe exports from the United States, with a combined 76% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Colombia and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +64.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding exports from the United States, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada amounted to +3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+12.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-6.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average hand-held blow pipe export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 increased by +105.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 65% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Colombia (+25.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Imports

Imports into the U.S.

Hand-held blow pipe imports into the United States skyrocketed to X units in 2021, jumping by 66% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, 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.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest hand-held blow pipe supplier to the United States, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, hand-held blow pipe imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +20.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (-1.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+35.2% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding to the United States, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico totaled +4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+3.9% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+31.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hand-held blow pipe import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 6.9%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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