Hand saws market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German hand saw market volume grew steadily from 4,310 tons in 2018 to a peak of 5,769 tons in 2022, driven by rising demand in the early years of the period. This expansion was followed by a notable contraction to 4,326 tons in 2023, before a partial recovery to 4,752 tons in 2024.

The recovery in 2024 coincided with broader industry trends highlighting increased demand for durable, ergonomic, and precise hand tools, fueled by activity in the construction, automotive, and do-it-yourself sectors. A significant corporate development was the sale of Stanley Black & Decker's division for hand-held hydraulic tools to Epiroc AB in December 2023, reflecting ongoing strategic shifts among major market players.

Throughout the period, market discussions emphasized the importance of established quality brands like Spear and Jackson, which supported consumer focus on reliable products. The overall market value mirrored the physical volume trend, rising from 39.1 million US dollars in 2018 to 44.9 million US dollars in 2024, despite intermediate fluctuations.

Production hand saws in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's hand saw production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 42 146 thousand US dollars, marking a 20.1% year-over-year rise. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 26.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 8.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's hand saw production has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 3 776 tonnes of hand saws were produced, representing a 15.1% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 22.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3 020 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 2.0%.

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

Exports hand saws from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Germany's hand saw export volume increased in 2020. Exports totaled 1 133 tonnes, up 1.6% from 2019. However, from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 5.9%, averaging an annualized decline of 2.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 115 tonnes, which also experienced the largest drop of 6.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's hand saw exports were distributed across a wide range of buyers. The Netherlands accounted for 14.5% of export volume, Austria for 12.4%, and France for 9.1%, together making up 35.9% of total exports. Many other countries held smaller but notable shares, reflecting a diversified market.

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, K $ US

In 2020, the value of hand saws exported from Germany reached 20 490 thousand US dollars, showing a robust increase of 11.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 18 439 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 20 531 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 10.2%.

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

An analysis of hand saw export values from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across multiple markets. Austria contributed 13.5% of export value, the Netherlands 12.3%, and France 11.3%, together accounting for 37.1% of total flows. The remaining 62.9% was spread among various other trading partners, indicating a highly diversified export structure.

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 to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's hand saw imports amounted to 2 568 tonnes, showing a modest increase of 4.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 1.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for hand saw imports to Germany in volume terms were China, accounting for 62.1% of imports, Asia not elsewhere specified at 7.2%, and Italy at 4.8%. Together, these three sources made up 74.0% of total import 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, K $ US

In 2020, the value of hand saws imported into Germany totaled 26 670 thousand US dollars, representing a significant gain of 16.9% from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 12.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.9%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 22 822 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 10.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China remained the leading source for hand saw imports by value, accounting for 35.5%. Japan followed with 12.5%, and Asia not elsewhere specified with 8.9%. Together, these three directions accounted for 56.9% of total import flows.

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

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