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Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal

82 (Harmonized System 1992 for 2-digit)

2022
World Trade $74.1BRnk 49 / 96
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $23.6B | $12.5BChina | United States
2022
Product Complexity 2.09Rnk 2 / 96
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) -0.42%Rnk 72 / 96
2022
Share of World Trade 0.31%Rnk 49 / 96

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Tools & cutlery. In 2022, Tools & cutlery were the world's 49th most traded product, with a total trade of $74.1B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Tools & cutlery decreased by -0.42%, from $74.4B to $74.1B. Trade in Tools & cutlery represent 0.31% of total world trade.

Tools & cutlery are a part of Metals. They include Interchangeable Tool Parts, Other Hand Tools, Tool Plates, Razor Blades, Hand Saws, Cutting Blades, Wrenches, Cutlery Sets, Knives, and Hand Tools, among others.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Tools & cutlery  were China ($23.6B), Germany ($9.45B), United States ($4.88B), Chinese Taipei ($3.78B), and Japan ($3.57B).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Tools & cutlery were United States ($12.5B), Germany ($6.36B), Netherlands ($3.05B), France ($2.59B), and Canada ($2.58B).

Ranking Tools & cutlery ranks 2nd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)China$23.6B
Top Destination (2022)United States$12.5B

In 2022 Tools & cutlery were the world's 49th most traded product (out of 96).

In 2022, the top exporters of Tools & cutlery were China ($23.6B), Germany ($9.45B), United States ($4.88B), Chinese Taipei ($3.78B), and Japan ($3.57B).

In 2022, the top importers of Tools & cutlery were United States ($12.5B), Germany ($6.36B), Netherlands ($3.05B), France ($2.59B), and Canada ($2.58B).

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Exporters of Tools & cutlery (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$1.36B
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)Canada$211M

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Tools & cutlery grew the fastest in China ($1.36B), United States ($443M), Vietnam ($198M), Netherlands ($130M), and United Arab Emirates ($107M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Tools & cutlery were Canada ($211M), Singapore ($191M), Mexico ($181M), Netherlands ($170M), and United Arab Emirates ($140M).

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Exporters of Tools & cutlery (2021 - 2022)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Tools & cutlery.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.08. This means that most of the exports of Tools & cutlery are explained by 16 countries.

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Value of Exports in Tools & cutlery

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$21.1B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)United States$7.63B

This map shows which countries export or import more of Tools & cutlery. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Tools & cutlery during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Tools & cutlery were China ($21.1B), Chinese Taipei ($3.18B), Germany ($3.09B), Japan ($1.82B), and Switzerland ($950M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Tools & cutlery were United States ($7.63B), Canada ($1.83B), Russia ($1.38B), France ($1.32B), and Netherlands ($1.22B).

Net Trade (2022)

Disaggregation

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In 2022, the world most traded Tools & cutlery, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Interchangeable Tool Parts ($23.3B), Other Hand Tools ($9.45B), Tool Plates ($6.27B), Hand Saws ($5.4B), and Razor Blades ($4.64B)

HS6 Disaggregation for Tools & cutlery (2022)
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This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Tools & cutlery.
It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Tools & cutlery in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.

Top 10 Exporters Countries of Tools & cutlery by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

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