Hand spades and shovels market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, import volumes of hand spades and shovels into Germany increased from 4 800 t to 5 035 t, while exports varied between 1 544 t and 2 005 t, reflecting a steady rise in net imports that signaled growing domestic demand for these tools.

In 2021, with recorded production of 2 151 t, the total market volume reached 6 580 t. It grew slightly to 6 688 t in 2022, supported by substantial state investments in infrastructure projects such as roads and residential buildings, which boosted demand for manual construction equipment.

The market contracted sharply by 31% to 4 594 t in 2023, likely impacted by global supply chain disruptions and inflation that affected tool availability and costs. By 2024, volume recovered to 5 688 t, aided by ongoing public infrastructure spending and manufacturers adapting their product lines toward more sustainable offerings.

Production hand spades and shovels in Germany

According to Faostat, there is no production of hand spades and shovels in Germany.

Exports hand spades and shovels from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's exports of hand spades and shovels reached 2 005 tonnes, marking a sharp increase of 29.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 16.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 544 tonnes, which represented the largest decline of 19.5% during this timeframe.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Austria, and France were the primary markets for Germany's hand spades and shovels exports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 30.0% of exports, Austria for 15.3%, and France for 8.3%. Together, these three countries represented 53.5% of the total export flows.

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 Germany's hand spades and shovels exports amounted to 13 767 thousand US dollars, showing a significant rise of 27.1% from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 38.8%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 11.5%. The most substantial drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 13.5%.

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

During 2017–2020, the Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland led as the top buyers of hand spades and shovels from Germany in value terms. The Netherlands contributed 25.7% of export value, Austria 16.2%, and Switzerland 10.1%. Collectively, these three markets made up 52.0% of Germany's total export value in this category.

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 spades and shovels to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of hand spades and shovels in kind grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 5 035 tonnes, up by 3.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import volume increased by 6.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Poland, and Austria were the largest contributors to Germany's imports of hand spades and shovels in kind. China accounted for 56.9% of imports, Poland for 13.1%, and Austria for 5.5%. Together, these three sources represented 75.5% of the 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

Germany's imports of hand spades and shovels in value terms rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 20 363 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 4.5% increase from the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 10.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Poland, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, were the main suppliers of hand spades and shovels to Germany in value terms. China made up 47.2% of import value, Poland 13.4%, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, 9.1%. Combined, these sources accounted for 69.7% of Germany's total import value in this sector.

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

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