United Kingdom: Hand-Operated Air Pump Market 2024

Hand-Operated Air Pump Market Size in the UK

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the UK hand-operated air pump market, when its value decreased by -20.3% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Hand-Operated Air Pump Production in the UK

In value terms, hand-operated air pump production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Hand-Operated Air Pump Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, overseas shipments of hand or foot-operated air pumps decreased by -17.5% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hand-operated air pump exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for hand-operated air pump exports from the UK, with a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, hand-operated air pump exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), fourfold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +10.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-8.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), India ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for hand-operated air pump exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined 39% share of total exports. Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, France, the Czech Republic, Poland, Spain, Belgium, Bulgaria and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +18.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average hand-operated air pump export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, hand-operated air pump export price increased by +87.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hand-Operated Air Pump Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, purchases abroad of hand or foot-operated air pumps decreased by -25.4% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hand-operated air pump imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 31%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of hand-operated air pump to the UK, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, hand-operated air pump imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), sevenfold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-7.2% per year) and Germany (-9.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hand or foot-operated air pumps to the UK, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-2.1% per year) and Germany (+1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hand-operated air pump import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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