Screwdriver Market

The screwdriver market is expected to continue growing from 2022 to 2030, with consumption, production, imports, and exports all showing positive trends. Key findings include steady growth in market volume and value, with China as the dominant player in both exports and production. The United States, Germany, and India are also significant players in the market, with varying rates of growth in consumption and imports. Overall, the screwdriver market is projected to see continued expansion in the coming years.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for screwdrivers worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 192K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $2.1B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Screwdrivers

In 2022, approx. 180K tons of screwdrivers were consumed worldwide; remaining stable against the year before. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 182K tons, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

The global screwdriver market size dropped to $1.7B in 2022, with a decrease of -2.9% 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). Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level at $1.8B 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 (38K tons), the United States (24K tons) and India (19K tons), together comprising 44% of global consumption. Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Italy, Malaysia, Japan, France, Indonesia and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +17.7%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($248M), China ($210M) and India ($187M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, with a combined 38% share of the global market. Germany, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, Italy, France, South Korea, Russia, Malaysia and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +14.7%, saw the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of screwdriver per capita consumption in 2022 were Malaysia (112 kg per 1000 persons), Germany (93 kg per 1000 persons) and the United States (71 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +16.2%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Screwdrivers

In 2022, approx. 169K tons of screwdrivers were produced worldwide; waning by -2.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, production showed a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 8.7%. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum volume at 193K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, screwdriver production expanded remarkably to $1.7B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $2B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

China (106K tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of screwdriver production, comprising approx. 62% of total volume. Moreover, screwdriver production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (16K tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) (6.6K tons), with a 3.9% share.

In China, screwdriver production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (-0.1% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.0% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Screwdrivers

In 2022, the amount of screwdrivers imported worldwide reached 108K tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, screwdriver imports dropped modestly to $967M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +19.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1B, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (19K tons), distantly followed by Germany (6.6K tons) were the main importers of screwdrivers, together making up 24% of total imports. Russia (4.3K tons), Malaysia (3.8K tons), France (3.6K tons), India (3.4K tons), Indonesia (3.3K tons), Poland (3.1K tons), Italy (2.9K tons), Denmark (2.8K tons), the UK (2.8K tons), Belgium (2.8K tons) and the Netherlands (2.8K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to screwdriver imports into the United States stood at +9.2%. At the same time, India (+19.4%), Malaysia (+17.7%), Denmark (+15.8%), Poland (+7.9%), Italy (+6.7%), France (+4.6%), the Netherlands (+4.3%), Indonesia (+4.3%), Russia (+2.9%), Germany (+2.5%) and Belgium (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +19.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the UK (-3.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States, Malaysia, India and Denmark increased by +7.4, +2.5, +2.4 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest screwdriver importing markets worldwide were the United States ($189M), Germany ($104M) and France ($44M), together accounting for 35% of global imports. Poland, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, Russia, Belgium, Denmark, Malaysia, Indonesia and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Among the main importing countries, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +13.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average screwdriver import price stood at $8,938 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -5.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $10,133 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 ($15,894 per ton), while India ($1,964 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+5.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Screwdrivers

In 2022, the amount of screwdrivers exported worldwide declined slightly to 97K tons, approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 100K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, screwdriver exports totaled $992M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

China dominates exports structure, resulting at 69K tons, which was near 71% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (7.3K tons), committing a 7.6% share of total exports. Germany (4.3K tons), the Netherlands (2.1K tons), the Czech Republic (2K tons) and Belgium (1.6K tons) took a minor share of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of screwdrivers. At the same time, the Czech Republic (+5.8%), Belgium (+2.8%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.8%) and Germany (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +5.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Netherlands (-2.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (-2.5 p.p.) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($450M) remains the largest screwdriver supplier worldwide, comprising 45% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($137M), with a 14% share of global exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +4.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+3.5% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.5% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average screwdriver export price amounted to $10,258 per ton, growing by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 8.9% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($32,104 per ton), while China ($6,510 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform