Jan 24, 2026
IndexBox has just published a new report: Asia – Garden Tools – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
This article provides a comprehensive analysis and forecast for Asia’s garden tool market. It projects the market to grow at a CAGR of +1.8% in volume to 219K tons and +2.3% in value to $1.2B by 2035. In 2024, consumption was stable at 179K tons ($938M), led by China, India, and Japan. China is the dominant producer (49% share) and exporter (72% share). While import volumes are modest, export values are significant, with China leading at $154M. Key trends include India’s rapid growth in consumption value and import demand, and varying per capita consumption levels across the region.
Key Findings
Asia’s garden tool market is forecast to grow to 219K tons and $1.2B by 2035, with CAGRs of +1.8% and +2.3% respectivelyChina dominates the market, accounting for 40% of consumption and 49% of production in 2024India shows the fastest growth in market value (+2.0% CAGR) and import demand (+13.9% CAGR)China is the region’s export powerhouse, supplying 72% of export volume and 65% of export valueJapan has the highest per capita consumption and import prices, while export prices are led by TaiwanMarket Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for garden tools in Asia, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 219K tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.3% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $1.2B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionAsia’s Consumption of Garden Tools
In 2024, approx. 179K tons of garden tools were consumed in Asia; stabilizing at 2023 figures. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 8%. Over the period under review, consumption reached the peak volume at 186K tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.
The value of the garden tool market in Asia rose slightly to $938M in 2024, growing by 1.5% 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). Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $1.1B. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Consumption By Country
China (72K tons) remains the largest garden tool consuming country in Asia, accounting for 40% of total volume. Moreover, garden tool consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (30K tons), twofold. Japan (17K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.3% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China was relatively modest. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: India (+1.2% per year) and Japan (-1.1% per year).
In value terms, China ($291M), Japan ($274M) and India ($77M) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2024, together accounting for 68% of the total market.
Among the main consuming countries, India, with a CAGR of +2.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The countries with the highest levels of garden tool per capita consumption in 2024 were Japan (135 kg per 1000 persons), Turkey (82 kg per 1000 persons) and Pakistan (63 kg per 1000 persons).
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +0.6%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the per capita consumption figures.
ProductionAsia’s Production of Garden Tools
In 2024, production of garden tools was finally on the rise to reach 214K tons after two years of decline. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 226K tons. From 2022 to 2024, production growth remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, garden tool production reached $1.1B in 2024 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $1.2B. From 2022 to 2024, production growth remained at a lower figure.
Production By Country
China (104K tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of garden tool production, accounting for 49% of total volume. Moreover, garden tool production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (32K tons), threefold. Japan (15K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.1% share.
In China, garden tool production expanded at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2013-2024. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (-0.6% per year) and Japan (-1.0% per year).
ImportsAsia’s Imports of Garden Tools
In 2024, purchases abroad of garden tools was finally on the rise to reach 10K tons for the first time since 2021, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 20%. The volume of import peaked at 13K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, garden tool imports shrank modestly to $44M in 2024. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $50M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports By Country
Japan (1.5K tons), Saudi Arabia (1.4K tons), Yemen (1.1K tons), the Philippines (0.9K tons), South Korea (0.7K tons) and India (0.7K tons) represented roughly 60% of total imports in 2024. Uzbekistan (408 tons), the United Arab Emirates (386 tons), Kyrgyzstan (297 tons) and Iraq (251 tons) held a little share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +13.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Japan ($9.7M) constitutes the largest market for imported garden tools in Asia, comprising 22% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Yemen ($4.9M), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an 8.4% share.
In Japan, garden tool imports decreased by an average annual rate of -1.9% over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Yemen (+8.1% per year) and India (+12.4% per year).
Import Prices By Country
In 2024, the import price in Asia amounted to $4,266 per ton, waning by -15.8% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $5,069 per ton in 2023, and then declined markedly in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($6,446 per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($821 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+12.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
ExportsAsia’s Exports of Garden Tools
In 2024, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of garden tools, when their volume increased by 22% to 45K tons. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 51K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, garden tool exports surged to $237M in 2024. Total exports indicated notable growth from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports decreased by -7.9% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $257M. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports By Country
China dominates exports structure, amounting to 33K tons, which was approx. 72% of total exports in 2024. Taiwan (Chinese) (4.5K tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by India (2.7K tons). All these countries together took approx. 16% share of total exports. Vietnam (1.5K tons), the United Arab Emirates (0.9K tons) and Malaysia (0.8K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2013 to 2024, average annual rates of growth with regard to garden tool exports from China stood at +2.5%. At the same time, Vietnam (+16.9%), the United Arab Emirates (+9.4%) and Malaysia (+8.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +16.9% from 2013-2024. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-7.6%) and India (-9.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2024, the share of China and Vietnam increased by +19 and +2.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, China ($154M) remains the largest garden tool supplier in Asia, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($42M), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 5% share.
In China, garden tool exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period from 2013-2024. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-4.1% per year) and Vietnam (+20.1% per year).
Export Prices By Country
In 2024, the export price in Asia amounted to $5,279 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Export price indicated perceptible growth from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, garden tool export price decreased by -6.9% against 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 53%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $6,490 per ton. From 2017 to 2024, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($9,426 per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($1,943 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform
This report provides a comprehensive view of the garden tool industry in Asia, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the regional value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply.
Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it moves between exporters and importers within Asia. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the garden tool landscape in Asia.
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Key findings
Regional demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking supply hubs to import-reliant countries.
Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exchange rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions.
Supply depends on input availability and production efficiency, creating distinct cost curves across Asia.
Market concentration varies by country, creating different competitive landscapes and entry barriers.
The 2035 outlook highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the region.
Report scope
The report combines market sizing with trade intelligence and price analytics for Asia. It covers both historical performance and the forward outlook to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts across countries and sub-regions.
Market size and growth in value and volume terms
Consumption structure by end-use segments and countries
Production capacity, output, and cost dynamics
Regional trade flows, exporters, importers, and balances
Price benchmarks, unit values, and margin signals
Competitive context and market entry conditions
Product coverageProdcom 25731055 – Forks and other hand tools (excluding clasp knives) for agriculture, horticulture or forestryCountry coverageCountry profiles and benchmarks
For the regional report, country profiles provide a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators across Asia. The profiles highlight the largest consuming and producing markets and allow direct benchmarking across peers.
Methodology
The analysis is built on a multi-source framework that combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, and expert validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to ensure consistency across time series.
International trade data (exports, imports, and mirror statistics)
National production and consumption statistics
Company-level information from financial filings and public releases
Price series and unit value benchmarks
Analyst review, outlier checks, and time-series validation
All data are normalized to a common product definition and mapped to a consistent set of codes. This ensures that comparisons across time are aligned and actionable.
Forecasts to 2035
The forecast horizon extends to 2035 and is based on a structured model that links garden tool demand and supply to macroeconomic indicators, trade patterns, and sector-specific drivers. The model captures both cyclical and structural factors and reflects known policy and technology shifts within Asia.
Historical baseline: 2012-2025
Forecast horizon: 2026-2035
Scenario-based sensitivity to income growth, substitution, and regulation
Capacity and investment outlook for major producing countries
Each country projection is built from its own historical pattern and the regional context, allowing the report to show where growth is concentrated and where risks are elevated.
Price analysis and trade dynamics
Prices are analyzed in detail, including export and import unit values, regional spreads, and changes in trade costs. The report highlights how seasonality, freight rates, exchange rates, and supply disruptions influence pricing and margins.
Price benchmarks by country and sub-region
Export and import unit value trends
Seasonality and calendar effects in trade flows
Price outlook to 2035 under baseline assumptions
Profiles of market participants
Key producers, exporters, and distributors are profiled with a focus on their operational scale, geographic footprint, product mix, and market positioning. This helps identify competitive pressure points, partnership opportunities, and routes to differentiation.
Business focus and production capabilities
Geographic reach and distribution networks
Cost structure and pricing strategy indicators
Compliance, certification, and sustainability context
How to use this report
Quantify regional demand and identify the most attractive country markets
Evaluate export opportunities and prioritize target destinations
Track price dynamics and protect margins
Benchmark performance against regional competitors
Build evidence-based forecasts for investment decisions
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, investors, and advisors who need a clear, data-driven picture of garden tool dynamics in Asia.
FAQ
What is included in the garden tool market in Asia?
The market size aggregates consumption and trade data at country and sub-regional levels, presented in both value and volume terms.
How are the forecasts to 2035 built?
The projections combine historical trends with macroeconomic indicators, trade dynamics, and sector-specific drivers.
Does the report cover prices and margins?
Yes, it includes export and import unit values, regional spreads, and a pricing outlook to 2035.
Which countries are profiled in detail?
The report provides profiles for the largest consuming and producing countries in Asia.
Can this report support market entry decisions?
Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.
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