Screwdrivers market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German screwdrivers market saw considerable volatility in volume between 2018 and 2024. After a decline from 7 761 t in 2018 to 5 899 t in 2020, consumption rebounded strongly to 7 709 t in 2021 and edged up to a peak of 7 853 t in 2022. A contraction followed in 2023, before the market recovered to 7 531 t in 2024.

The expansion in 2022 and 2024 coincided with a notable rise in do-it-yourself projects and home renovation activity across Germany. This trend directly increased demand for cordless electric screwdrivers, as online tutorials and DIY videos made power tools more accessible to a broader consumer base.

Technological advancements, particularly the integration of lithium-ion batteries, made screwdrivers more powerful and user-friendly, supporting market growth. Furthermore, key domestic players like C. & E. Fein GmbH and Bosch Production Tools maintained a strong presence, while growing requirements from the electronics industry fueled demand for high-precision smart screwdrivers.

Production screwdrivers in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's screwdriver production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 77,448 thousand US dollars, marking a modest decrease of 5.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 3.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 90,637 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 9.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 21.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's screwdriver production volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 4,221 tonnes of screwdrivers were produced, representing a 13.9% decline compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 19.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 7.1%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 5,545 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 5.3%.

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

Exports screwdrivers from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, screwdriver shipments from Germany to abroad declined. In 2020, exports totaled 3,974 tonnes, marking a fall of 12.9% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4,562 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 8.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for exports in kind was balanced rather than concentrated. Poland accounted for 10.6% of exports in kind, the United Kingdom for 8.3%, and France for 8.2%. Together, these three countries represented 27.1% of total flows, while many other countries accounted for the remaining 72.9%.

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

Germany's screwdriver export volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports came to 109.8 million US dollars, representing a solid decline of 13.2% from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 3%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 132.1 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 16.7%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, screwdrivers from Germany were supplied to many different markets. Even the largest destinations—the United States, Poland, and the United Kingdom—together represented only 26.3% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports screwdrivers to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Screwdriver shipments to Germany from abroad declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 5,652 tonnes, showing a substantial decrease of 12.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.6%, equating to an annualized decline of 0.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 6,712 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 15.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Czechia, and Poland were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of screwdriver imports to Germany in kind. China accounted for 42.7% of imports in kind, Czechia for 23.8%, and Poland for 9.2%. Together, they held a combined share of 75.7% 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

Cross-border shipments of screwdrivers to Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 81.1 million US dollars, indicating a moderate contraction of 8.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 3.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 101.1 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 12.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 20.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Czechia, China, and Poland formed the core of imports in value terms. Czechia accounted for 29.2% of imports in value terms, China for 18.0%, and Poland for 16.6%. Together, they took 63.7% 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