Product intelligence · HS 846722 · 2024 data

Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: saws

Global exports of tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: saws totalled $3,341,986,426 in 2024, a +5.3% change from the previous year. Traded by 162 countries across 4,134 bilateral corridors, with demand from 199 importing markets. The long-term trend is declining.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$3.3B

+5.3% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

-7.4%

5Y: +6.1%

Supply structure

Concentrated

HHI 0.377

Volatility

Low

Score 6/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: saws trade exhibited strong growth, with global flows reaching $3,341,986,426 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -7.4% (five-year: +6.1%). The all-time peak of $4,210,743,740 was recorded in 2021; the current level is 21% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 76% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a predominantly expanding market. Trend momentum is decelerating (-13.6% acceleration).

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is concentrated (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.377). The three largest exporters — China ($2.0B), Mexico ($268.0M), and Germany ($258.6M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at -7.4% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.120). The three largest import markets are United States ($1.0B), Germany ($329.3M), and Canada ($172.9M). The largest importing market sources from 61 different supplying countries.

Estimated substitution elasticity: -4.76. Buyers have moderate flexibility to shift sourcing, but face some switching costs.

The dominant trade corridor is China → United States at $676.4M, representing 64.9% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: saws is 6 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, strong demand tailwinds create a favourable entry environment. The concentrated supply structure suggests high barriers but also potential opportunity if dominant suppliers face disruption or capacity constraints.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $4,210,743,740 in 2021. Currently 21% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$1,819,512,148-0.6%
2016$1,872,549,926+2.9%
2017$2,220,666,329+18.6%
2018$2,449,765,567+10.3%
2019$2,482,130,353+1.3%
2020$3,067,444,925+23.6%
2021$4,210,743,740+37.3%
2022$3,638,764,460-13.6%
2023$3,174,939,832-12.7%
2024$3,341,986,426+5.3%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: saws in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: saws.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: saws, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1ChinaUnited States$676.4M-14.4%
2MexicoUnited States$231.0M+3.0%
3ChinaGermany$150.1M-7.5%
4ChinaRussia$134.1M+16.2%
5ChinaCanada$105.1M-7.3%
6VietnamUnited States$87.7M+2.3%
7ChinaUnited Kingdom$79.7M-8.1%
8ChinaJapan$73.0M-7.0%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

How this page is made

All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.