Japan: Power Tool Market Overview 2020

Power Tool Market Size in Japan

The Japanese power tool market reduced markedly to $X in 2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Power Tool Production in Japan

In value terms, power tool production rose modestly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Power tool production peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Power Tool Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2019, overseas shipments of power tools decreased by -X% to X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, power tool exports fell to $X in 2019. In general, exports saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X units) was the main destination for power tool exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, power tool exports to the U.S. exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), threefold. Australia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the U.S. totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Australia (+X% per year).

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the key foreign market for power tool exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to the U.S. amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and the Netherlands (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average power tool export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Power Tool Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2019, approx. X units of power tools were imported into Japan; which is down by -X% on the year before. In general, imports saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, power tool imports rose rapidly to $X in 2019. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X units) was the main supplier of power tool to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia (X units), with a X% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of power tool to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average power tool import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, power tool import price increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2018 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for power tools in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of power tool consumption in 2019 were China (122M units), the U.S. (81M units) and Japan (20M units), together accounting for 52% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Germany, Russia, France, India, Belgium, Brazil, Poland, Australia and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What are the largest producers of power tools in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of power tool production was China (234M units), comprising approx. 76% of total volume. Moreover, power tool production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Japan (18M units), more than tenfold. Germany (13M units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of power tools to Japan?

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In value terms, China ($253M) constituted the largest supplier of power tool to Japan, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia ($8.6M), with a 2.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 2.7% share.

What are the leading importers of power tools from Japan?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($67M) remains the key foreign market for power tool exports from Japan, comprising 20% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($29M), with a 8.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.9% share.

What is the average export price for power tools in Japan?

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In 2018, the average power tool export price amounted to $71 per unit, falling by -57.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for power tools in Japan?

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In 2018, the average power tool import price amounted to $53 per unit, surging by 9.7% against the previous year.