Hedge and two-handed pruning shears market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, the Italian market for hedge and two-handed pruning shears demonstrated significant growth in physical volume, rising from 578 t to 973 t. This upward trend was not linear, however, as the market experienced a notable surge in 2019 to 797 t, followed by a contraction to 723 t in 2020 before resuming growth in the subsequent years.

The market's value in monetary terms followed a similar pattern, increasing from 4 160 thousand US dollars in 2018 to 8 392 thousand US dollars in 2022. The year 2022 marked a particularly strong performance, with market volume reaching 973 t. This growth coincided with the widespread introduction of innovative products, such as battery-powered pruning shears from brands like Volpi, which reduced manual effort and improved efficiency for both professionals and hobbyists.

Additionally, advancements in ergonomics, with lighter handles and anti-slip coatings, along with enhanced blade quality using high-carbon steel, made the tools more durable and user-friendly. Safety innovations, including Pellenc's Activ Security system that stops the blade upon accidental contact, further contributed to the product appeal and likely stimulated market demand during this period.

Production hedge and two-handed pruning shears in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Italy's production of hedge and two-handed pruning shears was valued at 1 524 thousand US dollars in 2020, showing a significant 11.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 44%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 371 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 49.6% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a 25.2% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Italy produced 138.0 tonnes of hedge and two-handed pruning shears, representing a moderate 9.8% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 17.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.2%. The minimum production level was in 2018 at 115.0 tonnes. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 with a 31.1% drop, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 33.0% rise.

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

Exports hedge and two-handed pruning shears from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of hedge and two-handed pruning shears declined in 2020 after two consecutive years of growth. Exports reached 111.1 tonnes in 2020, marking a 24.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 147.0 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 41.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of hedge and two-handed pruning shears were relatively evenly distributed across markets. Spain accounted for 20.9% of exports in kind, Slovakia for 14.6%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 9.2%. Together, these three countries represented only 44.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Italy's exports of hedge and two-handed pruning shears reached 2 356 thousand US dollars in 2020, showing a strong 23.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 56.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with a 5.9% decrease, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 34.7% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy supplied hedge and two-handed pruning shears to a diverse range of markets. Spain accounted for 19.5% of exports in value terms, Germany for 15.7%, and France for 5.8%. Together, these three countries represented only 41.0% of total export value, with many smaller destinations making up the remaining 59.0%.

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

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

Imports hedge and two-handed pruning shears to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy imported a total of 603.8 tonnes of hedge and two-handed pruning shears in 2020, down 12.1% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 25.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 603.8 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 35.6% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a 31.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China accounted for 33.7% of Italy's imports of hedge and two-handed pruning shears in kind, Asia (not elsewhere specified) for 21.0%, and Austria for 14.4%. Together, these three sources represented 69.1% of total imports in kind, making them the main suppliers.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Italy's imports of hedge and two-handed pruning shears reached 5 259 thousand US dollars in 2020, showing a moderate 7.3% decline year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 18.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 4 812 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 25.4% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a 17.9% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia (not elsewhere specified) accounted for 23.3% of Italy's imports of hedge and two-handed pruning shears in value terms, China for 21.2%, and Germany for 14.9%. Together, these three suppliers represented 59.4% of total import value, continuing to lead the list of sources.

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

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