Agricultural, horticultural and forestry hand tools market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, Germany's imports of agricultural, horticultural and forestry hand tools remained steady at around 21 000 t per year, while exports fluctuated near 15 000 t annually. From 2021, available market volume data shows significant shifts: the market grew to 17 387 t in 2022, then contracted sharply to 12 078 t in 2023, before a strong recovery to 18 049 t in 2024.

The market rebound in 2024 was supported by increasing demand for ergonomic and technologically advanced tools. This trend was met with new product developments, such as AMES Werkzeuge's launch of cutting tools with PTFE coatings for rust resistance and reinforced handles for improved comfort. Broader industry movements towards sustainability and precision farming practices also encouraged the adoption of modern hand equipment.

Production agricultural, horticultural and forestry hand tools in Germany

According to Faostat, there is no production of agricultural, horticultural and forestry hand tools in Germany.

Exports agricultural, horticultural and forestry hand tools from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's cross-border shipments of agricultural, horticultural and forestry hand tools reached 14 971 tonnes, representing a 6.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 7.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 14 995 tonnes. In 2019, exports experienced their largest decline of 6.4%, while the most significant increase of 8.0% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, France, and the Netherlands remained the primary destinations for Germany's agricultural, horticultural and forestry hand tools exports in kind. Austria accounted for 36.4% of exports, France for 9.3%, and the Netherlands for 9.2%. Together, these three countries represented 54.8% of Germany's total exports in kind during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany exported agricultural, horticultural and forestry hand tools worth 160.3 million US dollars, showing a solid 16.2% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 28%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.6%. The largest decline of 6.4% was recorded in 2019, while the most significant increase of 17.7% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Data from 2017 to 2020 indicate that Germany's exports of agricultural, horticultural and forestry hand tools in value terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. Austria accounted for 22.2% of export value, France for 13.3%, and the Netherlands for 9.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 45.0% of Germany's total export flows in value terms during this period.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports agricultural, horticultural and forestry hand tools to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of agricultural, horticultural and forestry hand tools in kind declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 20 460 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 2.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 2.8%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 0.9%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2018 at 21 100 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 6.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China, Poland, and Czechia continued to be the leading suppliers of agricultural, horticultural and forestry hand tools to Germany in kind. China accounted for 46.0% of imports, Poland for 11.6%, and Czechia for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 66.0% of Germany's total imports in kind during this period.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's imports of agricultural, horticultural and forestry hand tools in value terms amounted to 148.8 million US dollars, showing a modest 1.5% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 7.9%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 2.6%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 156.0 million US dollars. In 2019, imports experienced their largest decline of 6.0%, while the most significant increase of 13.1% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, Poland, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) remained the main sources for Germany's imports of agricultural, horticultural and forestry hand tools in value terms. China accounted for 26.9% of import value, Poland for 17.9%, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) for 10.5%. Collectively, these three sources represented 55.3% of Germany's total import flows in value terms during this period.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020