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Southern Asia: Hand Tools Market 2024

Hand Tools Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian hand tools market fell sharply to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a precipitous setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hand Tools Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, hand tools production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Hand Tools Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of hand tools exported in Southern Asia dropped to X tons, waning by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hand tools exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

India prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Pakistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from India decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Pakistan increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest hand tools supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

Hand Tools Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of hand tools decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, hand tools imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the largest importer of hand tools, constituting X% of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Pakistan (X%). Sri Lanka (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hand tools imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%) and Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Nepal experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Sri Lanka (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hand tools in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

In India, hand tools imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of hand tools consumption was Bangladesh, comprising approx. 41% of total volume. Moreover, hand tools consumption in Bangladesh exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. Sri Lanka ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 14% share.
The country with the largest volume of hand tools production was India, accounting for 100% of total volume.
In value terms, India remains the largest hand tools supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan, with a 3% share of total exports.
In value terms, India constitutes the largest market for imported hand tools in Southern Asia, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh, with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 5.3% share.
The export price in Southern Asia stood at $4,237 per ton in 2022, rising by 7.6% against the previous year.
In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $5,331 per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the hand tools market in Southern Asia. 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 25731010 - Spades and shovels
  • Prodcom 25731020 -
  • Prodcom 25731030 - Mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes
  • Prodcom 25731040 - Axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools (excluding ice axes)
  • Prodcom 25731050 - Secateurs and similar one-handed pruners and shears (including poultry shears) (excluding secateur type scissors with secateur blades with finger rings, pruning knives)
  • Prodcom 25731060 - Hedge shears, two-handed pruning shears and similar twohanded shears
  • Prodcom 25731070 -
  • Prodcom 25732010 - Hand saws (excluding hand saws with a self-contained motor)
  • Prodcom 25732020 - Band saw blades
  • Prodcom 25732030 - Circular saw blades with steel working parts (including slotting or slitting saw blades)
  • Prodcom 25732050 - Circular saw blades with non-steel working parts (including slitting or slotting saw blades, parts)
  • Prodcom 25732093 - Straight saw blades for working metal
  • Prodcom 25732095 -
  • Prodcom 25732099 -
  • Prodcom 25733013 - Files, rasps and similar tools (excluding punches and files for machine tools)
  • Prodcom 25733015 -
  • Prodcom 25733017 -
  • Prodcom 25733023 - Metal cutting shears and similar hand tools
  • Prodcom 25733025 - Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools excluding punches and files for machine tools, machinetype metal cutting shears and office perforating punches, t icket punches
  • Prodcom 25733033 - Non-adjustable hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches) (excluding tap wrenches)
  • Prodcom 25733035 - Adjustable hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches) (excluding tap wrenches)
  • Prodcom 25733037 - Interchangeable spanner sockets
  • Prodcom 25733053 - Drilling, threading or tapping hand tools excluding interchangeable hand tools, machine-tools or power-operated hand tools, pneumatic tools or hand tools with a selfcontained motor
  • Prodcom 25733055 - Hammers and sledge hammers with working part of metal
  • Prodcom 25733057 - Planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood
  • Prodcom 25733063 - Screwdrivers
  • Prodcom 25733065 - Household hand tools
  • Prodcom 25733073 - Other tools for masons, moulders, cement workers, plasterers and painters
  • Prodcom 25733077 - Other hand tools (including cartridge operated riveting) w allplugging and similar hand tools
  • Prodcom 25733083 - Blow lamps (excluding gas-operated welding appliances)
  • Prodcom 25733085 - Vices, clamps and the like
  • Prodcom 25733087 - Anvils, portable forges, hand or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks (excluding grindstones and the like presented separately)
  • Prodcom 25732097 - Saw blades with working part of base metal (excluding band saw blades, circular saw blades, musical saw blades)
  • Prodcom 25733016 - Pliers, including cutting pliers, pincers and tweezers for nonmedical use and similar hand tools, of base metal

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Southern Asia, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Southern Asia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

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

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Afghanistan
    • Bangladesh
    • Bhutan
    • India
    • Maldives
    • Nepal
    • Pakistan
    • Sri Lanka
  12. 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, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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