Hand saws and saw blades of all kinds including slitting, slotting and toothless blades market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for hand saws and saw blades in Germany decreased from 13 133 t in 2019 to 11 878 t in 2020, before recovering to 14 983 t in 2021. This growth was supported by record production in the German sawmill industry and a lower export share, which increased domestic availability. The upward trend continued in 2022, reaching 18 228 t.

Product innovations emerged in 2023, with Wintersteiger Sägen introducing new saw blades featuring extended service life. The following year saw the implementation of new EU product safety regulations, requiring enhanced risk assessment and documentation, while market trends shifted toward precision and high-performance blades with carbide or diamond tips.

Production hand saws and saw blades in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's output of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, was valued at 410.2 million US dollars, marking an 11.6% decrease compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Germany produced 20,666 tonnes of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, which represented a 12.7% decline from the year before.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports hand saws and saw blades from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the export volume totaled 21,991 tonnes, down by 6.8% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 6.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 23,755 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 1.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Austria, and France were among the largest buyers of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, from Germany. The United States accounted for 9.2% of exports in kind, Austria for 7.0%, and France for 6.8%. Together, these three countries represented just 23.0% of total exports in kind, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

Deliveries of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the export value totaled 618.5 million US dollars, down by 2.0% year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 657.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 8.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.0%.

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

The partner structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 remained fragmented. Austria accounted for 8.4% of exports in value terms, France for 8.3%, and the United States for 7.3%. Together, these three countries represented only 24.1% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

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

Imports hand saws and saw blades to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany imported 13,204 tonnes of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, up by 1.3% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 13,822 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 8.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 5.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Switzerland, and Austria were the main markets for imports in kind of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades. China accounted for 37.5% of imports in kind, Switzerland for 19.3%, and Austria for 6.3%. Together, these three countries represented 63.1% of total flows.

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 imported volumes of hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades, totaled 331.7 million US dollars, showing a limited advance of 4.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 11.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 9.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, China, and the United States remained the leading destinations in the country structure of imports in value terms for hand saws and saw blades, including slitting, slotting, and toothless blades. Switzerland accounted for 38.4% of imports in value terms, China for 14.5%, and the United States for 7.1%. Together, these three countries held a combined share of 60.1% of total flows.

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

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