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U.S. - Interchangeable Tools For Hand Tools - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Jul 21, 2023

American Interchangeable Tool Prices Surge by 6% to $30.9 per kg

U.S. Interchangeable Tool Import Price in May 2023

In May 2023, the interchangeable tool price stood at $30,927 per ton (CIF, US), surging by 5.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 58% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $33,317 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to May 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($139K per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($3,982 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYImport Price of Interchangeable Tool in U.S. (USD per ton)
May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023
South Korea144,027129,649219,23340,229107,25784,43164,949162,913145,49494,900185,380311,472139,285
Japan75,041136,035102,32070,74672,02083,52677,014121,30278,29826,75332,300126,15490,180
Germany41,65027,83953,90845,59144,71255,90546,34051,89787,81145,86740,81254,95749,509
India18,23338,25643,70630,86714,82135,52043,07130,91726,46226,69225,16138,79028,802
Canada173,2366,888103,86055,34581,805154,97187,413112,80735,89852,48270,754103,75227,991
Poland10,23813,30711,78314,00311,47411,88154,37355,97619,65815,8155,68719,86716,272
China14,71514,52512,69512,31812,6049,62014,16810,3969,60114,50916,49810,84114,852
Taiwan (Chinese)15,44214,46216,49914,58113,05413,8813,76014,67018,30216,30614,09115,01513,064
Vietnam3,7152,7203,9184,9954,3703,3962,5564,1214,6664,5373,6423,1053,982
Average33,31720,51732,34424,93025,73423,39523,16728,76824,85126,02930,36829,21230,927

U.S. Interchangeable Tool Imports

In May 2023, after two months of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of interchangeable tools for hand tools, when their volume decreased by -8.7% to 8.5K tons. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 with an increase of 36% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of 13K tons. From July 2022 to May 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, interchangeable tool imports fell slightly to $262M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. Overall, imports saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when imports increased by 20% month-to-month.

U.S. Interchangeable Tool Imports by Country

In May 2023, China (3.2K tons) constituted the largest interchangeable tool supplier to the United States, accounting for a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, interchangeable tool imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (1.1K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Vietnam (913 tons), with an 11% share.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China amounted to -1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+0.3% per month) and Vietnam (-0.7% per month).

In value terms, the largest interchangeable tool suppliers to the United States were China ($47M), Germany ($38M) and Japan ($28M), with a combined 43% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Canada, Taiwan (Chinese), India, Vietnam and Poland, which together accounted for a further 29%.

India, with a CAGR of +5.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the interchangeable tool market in the U.S.. 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:

  • Prodcom 25734014 - Tapping tools for working metal
  • Prodcom 25734016 - Threading tools for working metal
  • Prodcom 25734019 - Tapping or threading tools (excluding work and tool holders for machines or hand tools, for working metal)
  • Prodcom 25734023 - Drilling tools with working part of diamond or agglomerated diamond (excluding work and tool holders for machines or hand tools, for rock drilling)
  • Prodcom 25734025 - Masonry drills with working part of materials other than diamond or agglomerated diamond (excluding work and tool holders for machines or hand tools, for rock drilling)
  • Prodcom 25734027 - Drilling tools with working part of sintered metal carbide, for working metal excluding unmounted sintered metal carbide plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools
  • Prodcom 25734031 - Drilling tools with working part of high speed steel, for working metal excluding work and tool holders for machines or hand tools - for rock drilling
  • Prodcom 25734033 - Drilling tools with working part of materials other than diamond, agglomerated diamond or sintered metal carbide, f or working metal excluding with working part of high speed steel
  • Prodcom 25734035 - Drilling tools (excluding work and tool holders for machines or hand tools, with working part of diamond or agglomerated diamond, for rock drilling, masonry drills, for working metal)
  • Prodcom 25734037 - Boring or broaching tools with working part of diamond or agglomerated diamond (excluding work and tool holders for machines or hand tools, for earth boring)
  • Prodcom 25734044 - Boring tools for working metal, with working part of materials other than diamond or agglomerated diamond
  • Prodcom 25734045 - Boring or broaching tools (excluding work and tool holders for machines or hand tools, with diamond or agglomerated diamond working parts, for working metal, for earth boring)
  • Prodcom 25734048 - Broaching tools for working metal, with working part of materials other than diamond or agglomerated diamond
  • Prodcom 25734050 - Milling tools with working part of sintered metal carbide, for working metal excluding unmounted sintered metal carbide plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools
  • Prodcom 25734061 - Shank type milling tools for working metal (excluding with working part of sintered metal carbide)
  • Prodcom 25734065 -
  • Prodcom 25734067 -
  • Prodcom 25734069 - Milling tools (excluding for working metal)
  • Prodcom 25734071 - Turning tools with working part of sintered metal carbide, for working metal excluding unmounted sintered metal carbide plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools
  • Prodcom 25734074 - Turning tools for working metal, with working part of materials other than cermets
  • Prodcom 25734079 - Turning tools (excluding work and tool holders for machines or hand tools, for working metal)
  • Prodcom 25734081 - Other interchangeable tools of CN .82.07 with working part of diamond
  • Prodcom 25734083 - Screwdriver bits with working part of materials other than diamond or agglomerated diamond (excluding work and tool holders for machines or hand tools)
  • Prodcom 25734085 - Gear-cutting tools with working part of materials other than diamond or agglomerated diamond (excluding work and tool holders for machines or hand tools)
  • Prodcom 25734087 - Interchangeable hand tools with working part of sintered metal carbide excluding unmounted sintered metal carbide plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools
  • Prodcom 25734089 - Interchangeable tools in other materials
  • Prodcom 25736013 - Rock drilling or earth boring tools with working part of cermets
  • Prodcom 25736018 - Rock-drilling or earth-boring tools, interchangeable, and parts therefor, with working parts of materials other than sintered metal carbide or cermets
  • Prodcom 25736023 - Dies for drawing or extruding metal, with working part of diamond or agglomerated diamond (excluding work and tool holders for machines or hand tools)
  • Prodcom 25736024 - Dies for drawing or extruding metal (excluding unmounted plates, sticks, tips, rods, pellets, rings, etc. of sintered metal carbides or cermets)
  • Prodcom 25736033 - Pressing, stamping or punching tools for working metal (excluding work and tool holders for machines or hand tools)
  • Prodcom 25736039 - Pressing, stamping or punching tools (excluding work and tool holders for machines or hand tools, for working metal)

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

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

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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