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Hand axes, bill hooks and hewing tools market in Germany

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, imports of hand axes and similar hewing tools into Germany fluctuated, peaking at 2 302 t in 2019, while exports grew steadily from 993 t to 1 088 t. In 2019, German manufacturers reinforced their role in global trade with notable exports to other Asian countries.

From 2021, the market volume increased from 3 522 t to a high of 4 011 t in 2023, before falling to 3 441 t in 2024. This trend aligned with import movements, which reached 3 077 t in 2022, while domestic production held constant at 2 301 t and export volumes retreated after 2022.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2021-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2021-2024, t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production hand axes, bill hooks and hewing tools in Germany

According to Faostat, there is no production of hand axes, bill hooks and hewing tools in Germany.

Exports hand axes, bill hooks and hewing tools from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of hand axes, bill hooks, and hewing tools have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 1 088 tonnes, representing an 8.4% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 2.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 993 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.4%)	1.0%	8.4%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of hand axes, bill hooks, and hewing tools from Germany were Czechia, accounting for 12.0% of exports in kind, Austria with 10.2%, and Chile at 9.0%. However, their combined share was only 31.1% of total exports in kind, indicating a diversified market structure with many other countries involved.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Germany's exports of hand axes, bill hooks, and hewing tools have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value stood at 12 006 thousand US dollars, showing a strong increase of 17.4% over the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 18.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 819 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 2.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.7%)	4.1%	17.4%	5.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, key buyers of hand axes, bill hooks, and hewing tools from Germany in value terms were Czechia with 12.5% of exports, Austria at 9.3%, and the United States with 8.7%. Their combined share reached 30.5% of total exports in value, while the remaining 69.5% was distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports hand axes, bill hooks and hewing tools to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's imports of hand axes, bill hooks, and hewing tools amounted to 2 069 tonnes, marking a 10.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 7.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 302 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	4.6%	(10.1%)	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading suppliers of hand axes, bill hooks, and hewing tools to Germany in kind were China, accounting for 63.7% of imports, Finland with 9.8%, and Czechia at 5.4%. Together, these three countries comprised 78.8% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Germany's imports of hand axes, bill hooks, and hewing tools have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value amounted to 15 678 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 10.5% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 19.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	5.6%	10.5%	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, the main suppliers of hand axes, bill hooks, and hewing tools to Germany in value terms were China with 32.1% of imports, Finland at 13.4%, and Sweden with 11.7%. Together, they accounted for 57.3% of total imports in value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io