Hedge Shear Market

The global market for hedge shears and two-handed pruning shears is projected to continue growing over the next eight years, with an anticipated increase in volume and market value. China is the dominant player in terms of consumption, production, and exports, with significant growth rates in these areas. The United States leads in imports, while Poland stands out as the fastest-growing exporter. Overall, the market for hedge shears and two-handed pruning shears is expected to see continued growth in the near future.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for hedge shears and two-handed pruning shears worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 138K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $1.1B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Hedge Shears And Two-Handed Pruning Shears

In 2022, the amount of hedge shears and two-handed pruning shears consumed worldwide totaled 126K tons, picking up by 2.6% on the year before. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the maximum volume in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

The global hedge shear market value contracted to $880M in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level at $892M in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Consumption By Country

China (30K tons) remains the largest hedge shear consuming country worldwide, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, hedge shear consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States (14K tons), twofold. India (12K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.6% share.

In China, hedge shear consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+0.9% per year) and India (+3.5% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($140M), China ($127M) and the United States ($74M) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together accounting for 39% of the global market. India, Mexico, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Brazil, Spain, the UK and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +10.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of hedge shear per capita consumption was registered in Spain (138 kg per 1000 persons), followed by Saudi Arabia (65 kg per 1000 persons), Japan (52 kg per 1000 persons) and the UK (44 kg per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of hedge shear was estimated at 16 kg per 1000 persons.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the hedge shear per capita consumption in Spain totaled +11.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (+0.5% per year) and Japan (-0.9% per year).

Production

World Production of Hedge Shears And Two-Handed Pruning Shears

Global hedge shear production amounted to 123K tons in 2022, approximately equating the year before. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Global production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, hedge shear production dropped to $886M in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 21%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $966M. From 2015 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of hedge shear production was China (47K tons), comprising approx. 38% of total volume. Moreover, hedge shear production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (12K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (7.1K tons), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China amounted to +2.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+3.4% per year) and Spain (+15.7% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Hedge Shears And Two-Handed Pruning Shears

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of hedge shears and two-handed pruning shears decreased by -2.3% to 40K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 13%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 41K tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, hedge shear imports fell to $289M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $303M, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (12K tons) was the main importer of hedge shears and two-handed pruning shears, comprising 30% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (3.3K tons), Germany (2.9K tons), France (2.3K tons) and the UK (2.1K tons), together generating a 27% share of total imports. Poland (1,215 tons), Belgium (1,020 tons), Italy (982 tons), Spain (935 tons), Thailand (852 tons), Japan (819 tons), Australia (813 tons) and Canada (748 tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to hedge shear imports into the United States stood at +5.8%. At the same time, Poland (+8.2%), Thailand (+8.1%), Belgium (+7.3%), the Netherlands (+5.5%), Italy (+2.4%) and France (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +8.2% from 2012-2022. The UK and Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Japan (-1.0%), Canada (-1.3%), Germany (-1.8%) and Australia (-4.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United States (+9.4 p.p.) and the Netherlands (+2.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-1.7 p.p.) and Germany (-3.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($57M), the Netherlands ($31M) and Germany ($27M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 40% of global imports. France, Spain, the UK, Poland, Italy, Australia, Canada, Japan, Belgium and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +13.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average hedge shear import price amounted to $7,249 per ton, reducing by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 9.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $7,429 per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($16,433 per ton), while Thailand ($3,233 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+9.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Hedge Shears And Two-Handed Pruning Shears

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of hedge shears and two-handed pruning shears, when their volume decreased by -8.2% to 37K tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 41K tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, hedge shear exports dropped to $295M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +37.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 26%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $305M, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports By Country

China was the major exporter of hedge shears and two-handed pruning shears in the world, with the volume of exports amounting to 18K tons, which was approx. 47% of total exports in 2022. Vietnam (4.7K tons) held a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (10%), the Netherlands (9.3%) and Germany (4.6%). Spain (1.5K tons) and Poland (1.1K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of hedge shears and two-handed pruning shears. At the same time, Poland (+32.9%), Vietnam (+19.1%), Spain (+15.5%) and the Netherlands (+13.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +32.9% from 2012-2022. Germany and Taiwan (Chinese) experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Vietnam, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland increased by +10, +6.1, +2.9 and +2.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($93M) remains the largest hedge shear supplier worldwide, comprising 31% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($40M), with a 13% share of global exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 13% share.

In China, hedge shear exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+13.2% per year) and Vietnam (+29.0% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average hedge shear export price stood at $7,926 per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 13%. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($15,166 per ton), while China ($5,270 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+8.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform