Oct 17, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: Northern America – Garden Tools – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
This market analysis forecasts the Northern American garden tool market to grow to 40,000 tons in volume and $266 million in value by 2035, based on steady consumption trends. In 2024, the market consumed 37,000 tons, generating $230 million in revenue, with the United States accounting for 97% of consumption. However, regional production has significantly declined, falling to 20,000 tons in 2024, creating a substantial supply-demand gap. This gap is filled by imports, which reached 18,000 tons ($107M), primarily to the US. Meanwhile, exports from the region are minimal and have decreased sharply in volume, though their value remains stable due to a high average export price.
Key Findings
Market is forecast to grow to 40K tons and $266M by 2035The United States dominates the market, accounting for 97% of total consumptionRegional production is in decline, creating a significant supply gapImports are substantial and growing to meet domestic demandExport volume is low but unit value is exceptionally highMarket Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for garden tools in Northern America, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.7% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 40K tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.3% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $266M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionNorthern America’s Consumption of Garden Tools
In 2024, the amount of garden tools consumed in Northern America totaled 37K tons, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 2.2%. The volume of consumption peaked at 37K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.
The revenue of the garden tool market in Northern America expanded modestly to $230M in 2024, rising by 3.2% 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). In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $304M. From 2019 to 2024, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Consumption By Country
The United States (36K tons) remains the largest garden tool consuming country in Northern America, comprising approx. 97% of total volume. Moreover, garden tool consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Canada (1.3K tons), more than tenfold.
In the United States, garden tool consumption remained relatively stable over the period from 2013-2024.
In value terms, the United States ($220M) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($10M).
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States was relatively modest.
In the United States, garden tool per capita consumption remained relatively stable over the period from 2013-2024.
ProductionNorthern America’s Production of Garden Tools
In 2024, approx. 20K tons of garden tools were produced in Northern America; dropping by -7.9% compared with 2023. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum volume at 29K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, garden tool production fell to $125M in 2024 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 when the production volume increased by 103% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $183M in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Production By Country
The United States (20K tons) remains the largest garden tool producing country in Northern America, accounting for 100% of total volume.
In the United States, garden tool production decreased by an average annual rate of -3.3% over the period from 2013-2024.
ImportsNorthern America’s Imports of Garden Tools
In 2024, garden tool imports in Northern America expanded significantly to 18K tons, with an increase of 11% against 2023. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 76%. The volume of import peaked at 27K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, garden tool imports expanded notably to $107M in 2024. In general, imports showed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 49%. The level of import peaked at $141M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports By Country
The United States dominates imports structure, accounting for 16K tons, which was near 92% of total imports in 2024. It was distantly followed by Canada (1.4K tons), comprising a 7.9% share of total imports.
The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the garden tools imports, with a CAGR of +5.5% from 2013 to 2024. At the same time, Canada (+2.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the United States (+2.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2013-2024, the share of Canada (-2.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.
In value terms, the United States ($96M) constitutes the largest market for imported garden tools in Northern America, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($11M), with an 11% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States amounted to +4.4%.
Import Prices By Country
In 2024, the import price in Northern America amounted to $6,083 per ton, surging by 2.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 an increase of 16%. The level of import peaked at $8,932 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($8,115 per ton), while the United States totaled $5,906 per ton.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.9%).
ExportsNorthern America’s Exports of Garden Tools
In 2024, the amount of garden tools exported in Northern America shrank sharply to 274 tons, declining by -49.3% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 344% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at 1.9K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, garden tool exports reached $12M in 2024. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $12M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports By Country
The shipments of the two major exporters of garden tools, namely the United States and Canada, represented more than two-thirds of total export.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of -1.8%).
In value terms, the United States ($11M) remains the largest garden tool supplier in Northern America, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($1.5M), with a 12% share of total exports.
In the United States, garden tool exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2013-2024.
Export Prices By Country
In 2024, the export price in Northern America amounted to $44,200 per ton, jumping by 124% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 252%. The level of export peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($73,889 per ton), while Canada amounted to $11,330 per ton.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+25.0%).
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform
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