
France - Power Tools - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Frances Tools Experience Significant Price Increase, Now $70.4 per Unit
France Power Tool Import Price in June 2023
In June 2023, the power tool price amounted to $70.4 per unit (CIF, France), rising by 6.8% against the previous month. Over the period from June 2022 to June 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 23% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in June 2023.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Austria ($176 per unit), while the price for China ($36.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRY | Import Price of Power Tool in France (USD per unit) | ||||||||||||
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Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
Austria | 99.8 | 97.3 | 97.7 | 103 | 123 | 125 | 129 | 156 | 162 | 167 | 179 | 178 | 176 |
Germany | 80.7 | 81.0 | 70.3 | 70.2 | 74.0 | 79.3 | 75.8 | 77.7 | 79.0 | 83.3 | 86.6 | 91.5 | 85.9 |
Belgium | 62.6 | 62.1 | 46.3 | 52.0 | 57.1 | 27.9 | 43.9 | 78.9 | 44.3 | 80.9 | 82.7 | 59.8 | 76.8 |
Netherlands | 51.1 | 47.9 | 32.0 | 56.7 | 57.9 | 62.2 | 31.8 | 57.7 | 71.1 | 61.1 | 62.0 | 59.7 | 62.3 |
Spain | 38.8 | 28.9 | 28.3 | 28.8 | 26.3 | 34.8 | 36.2 | 32.1 | 29.7 | 34.9 | 44.3 | 65.2 | 60.3 |
Hungary | N/A | 46.4 | 53.4 | 58.4 | 77.8 | 109 | 111 | 50.7 | 50.6 | 50.3 | 55.1 | 59.1 | 57.0 |
China | 31.9 | 29.9 | 32.2 | 32.2 | 35.2 | 38.0 | 32.0 | 32.7 | 38.5 | 42.3 | 39.9 | 34.1 | 36.1 |
Average | 55.5 | 49.1 | 46.9 | 50.5 | 51.2 | 60.5 | 47.3 | 58.3 | 55.9 | 63.9 | 65.5 | 65.9 | 70.4 |
France Power Tool Import Prices by Type
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In June 2023, the product with the highest price was saws for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor ($72.4 per unit), while the price for in-hand motor grinders, sanders and planers ($69.4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by electromechanical tools for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor (+2.5%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
France Power Tool Imports
In June 2023, approximately 1.2M units of power tools were imported into France; remaining relatively unchanged against May 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when imports increased by 34% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 2M units in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to June 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, power tool imports rose markedly to $85M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 when imports increased by 12% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 112M units in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
France Power Tool Imports by Type
In June 2023, in-hand motor grinders, sanders and planers (777K units) constituted the largest type of power tool supplied to France, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, in-hand motor grinders, sanders and planers exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, drills of all kinds for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor (257K units), threefold.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of in-hand motor grinders, sanders and planers stood at -4.2%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: drills of all kinds for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor (-4.0% per month) and saws for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor (-4.8% per month).
In value terms, in-hand motor grinders, sanders and planers ($54M) constituted the largest type of power tool supplied to France, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by drills of all kinds for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor ($19M), with a 22% share of total imports.
France Power Tool Imports by Country
Germany (356K units), China (350K units) and the Netherlands (142K units) were the main suppliers of power tool imports to France, with a combined 71% share of total imports.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +3.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, Germany ($31M) constituted the largest supplier of power tool to France, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($13M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: China (-2.8% per month) and the Netherlands (+4.7% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the power tool market in France. 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.
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