Gouges And Chisels Market

The global market for gouges and chisels is projected to increase in both volume and value from 2022 to 2030, with a forecasted CAGR of +1.0%. Consumption of these tools saw a decline in 2022 after two years of growth, but had reached a peak in 2012. China, the United States, and India were the top consumers in 2022, while China was also the leading producer and exporter. The United States was the largest importer of gouges and chisels. Despite fluctuations in import and export prices, overall trends showed slight growth over the analyzed period.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for gouges and chisels worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +1.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 66K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $838M (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Planes, Chisels And Gouges For Working Wood

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in consumption of planes, chisels and gouges for working wood, when its volume decreased by -2.5% to 61K tons. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the maximum volume at 84K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global gouges and chisels market size was estimated at $777M in 2022, with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level at $971M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (14K tons), the United States (8K tons) and India (4.7K tons), with a combined 44% share of global consumption. Japan, Pakistan, Mexico, Turkey, the UK, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($265M) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($122M). It was followed by China.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at +5.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (-8.5% per year) and China (-1.1% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of gouges and chisels per capita consumption in 2022 were the United Arab Emirates (106 kg per 1000 persons), Chile (61 kg per 1000 persons) and Malaysia (34 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +7.0%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Planes, Chisels And Gouges For Working Wood

In 2022, global production of planes, chisels and gouges for working wood reduced to 60K tons, falling by -3.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 28%. Global production peaked at 82K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gouges and chisels production rose sharply to $687M in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $1.1B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of gouges and chisels production was China (33K tons), comprising approx. 55% of total volume. Moreover, gouges and chisels production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (7.7K tons), fourfold. The United States (3.9K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.5% share.

In China, gouges and chisels production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (-2.4% per year) and the United States (-5.7% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Planes, Chisels And Gouges For Working Wood

In 2022, supplies from abroad of planes, chisels and gouges for working wood decreased by -2.5% to 27K tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 13%. Global imports peaked at 28K tons in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, gouges and chisels imports dropped to $195M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 33%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $216M, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (4.2K tons), distantly followed by the UK (1.7K tons) represented the major importers of planes, chisels and gouges for working wood, together committing 22% of total imports. The following importers - Belgium (1,189 tons), Malaysia (1,183 tons), Chile (1,179 tons), Indonesia (1,160 tons), Palestine (1,075 tons), Nigeria (1,046 tons), India (739 tons), Germany (693 tons), Russia (669 tons), France (620 tons) and the United Arab Emirates (612 tons) - together made up 37% of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Chile (+26.7%), Malaysia (+18.3%), India (+14.1%), Germany (+5.7%), Palestine (+5.7%), Belgium (+5.4%), France (+2.1%) and Indonesia (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +26.7% from 2012-2022. The UK and the United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Russia (-4.7%) and Nigeria (-9.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+6.3 p.p.), Chile (+3.8 p.p.), Malaysia (+3.4 p.p.) and India (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Russia and Nigeria saw its share reduced by -2.2% and -8.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($33M) constitutes the largest market for imported planes, chisels and gouges for working wood worldwide, comprising 17% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($15M), with a 7.8% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States totaled +3.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+9.6% per year) and the UK (+3.7% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average gouges and chisels import price stood at $7,167 per ton in 2022, which is down by -7.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 24%. Global import price peaked at $8,124 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($22,108 per ton), while Nigeria ($771 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Planes, Chisels And Gouges For Working Wood

In 2022, approx. 27K tons of planes, chisels and gouges for working wood were exported worldwide; declining by -4.1% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 28K tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, gouges and chisels exports declined to $200M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $208M, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports By Country

China represented the major exporter of planes, chisels and gouges for working wood in the world, with the volume of exports accounting for 19K tons, which was near 71% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by India (3.8K tons), creating a 14% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belgium (543 tons) and the UK (509 tons) - each accounted for a 3.9% share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the planes, chisels and gouges for working wood exports, with a CAGR of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (+2.8%) and the UK (+1.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of China (+7.9 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($109M) remains the largest gouges and chisels supplier worldwide, comprising 55% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($13M), with a 6.4% share of global exports. It was followed by India, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +7.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+3.2% per year) and India (+0.2% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average gouges and chisels export price amounted to $7,506 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $7,725 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($25,306 per ton), while India ($2,393 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform