Feb 23, 2026
IndexBox has just published a new report: Middle East – Garden Tools – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the garden tools market in the Middle East for 2024, with forecasts to 2035. It details that market consumption reached 14K tons ($64M) in 2024, ending a two-year decline, and is forecast to grow slowly at a CAGR of +0.4% in volume and +0.6% in value through 2035. Turkey dominates both consumption and production. Imports surged in 2024, led by Saudi Arabia and Yemen, while exports fell sharply. The report includes country-level breakdowns for consumption, production, trade, and pricing, highlighting key growth markets like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Key Findings
Market forecast shows slow growth to 2035 with a +0.4% volume and +0.6% value CAGRTurkey is the dominant market, accounting for over 50% of regional consumption and productionSaudi Arabia and Yemen are the largest importers, driving recent import growthThe United Arab Emirates is the leading exporter, with the fastest export value growthSignificant price disparities exist in trade, with Israel having the highest export price per tonMarket Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for garden tools in the Middle East, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.4% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 14K tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +0.6% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $68M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionMiddle East’s Consumption of Garden Tools
In 2024, consumption of garden tools increased by 7.5% to 14K tons for the first time since 2021, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 15K tons. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of the consumption failed to regain momentum.
The size of the garden tool market in the Middle East totaled $64M in 2024, with an increase of 2.5% 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $72M in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Consumption By Country
Turkey (7.1K tons) remains the largest garden tool consuming country in the Middle East, comprising approx. 52% of total volume. Moreover, garden tool consumption in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Saudi Arabia (1.4K tons), fivefold. Israel (1.3K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.7% share.
In Turkey, garden tool consumption remained relatively stable over the period from 2013-2024. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: Saudi Arabia (+8.9% per year) and Israel (+1.3% per year).
In value terms, Turkey ($43M) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by Yemen ($4.3M). It was followed by Saudi Arabia.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Yemen (+6.9% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+13.1% per year).
The countries with the highest levels of garden tool per capita consumption in 2024 were Israel (136 kg per 1000 persons), Lebanon (122 kg per 1000 persons) and Oman (95 kg per 1000 persons).
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +7.0%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
ProductionMiddle East’s Production of Garden Tools
In 2024, approx. 11K tons of garden tools were produced in the Middle East; dropping by -8.2% compared with the previous year. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 24%. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 13K tons. From 2022 to 2024, production growth remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, garden tool production dropped to $53M in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 27%. The level of production peaked at $63M in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.
Production By Country
Turkey (7.2K tons) remains the largest garden tool producing country in the Middle East, accounting for 64% of total volume. Moreover, garden tool production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United Arab Emirates (1.4K tons), fivefold. Israel (1.3K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an 11% share.
In Turkey, garden tool production remained relatively stable over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+20.9% per year) and Israel (+1.1% per year).
ImportsMiddle East’s Imports of Garden Tools
In 2024, purchases abroad of garden tools increased by 34% to 3.9K tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports showed a slight expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, garden tool imports declined to $16M in 2024. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $16M. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports By Country
In 2024, Saudi Arabia (1.4K tons) and Yemen (1.1K tons) were the key importers of garden tools in the Middle East, together constituting 64% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (386 tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Iraq (251 tons), Turkey (238 tons) and Lebanon (192 tons). All these countries together held approx. 27% share of total imports. Iran (155 tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Lebanon (with a CAGR of +10.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest garden tool importing markets in the Middle East were Yemen ($4.9M), Saudi Arabia ($3.3M) and the United Arab Emirates ($2.4M), together accounting for 67% of total imports.
In terms of the main importing countries, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +10.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
In 2024, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $4,010 per ton, shrinking by -26.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 28%. The level of import peaked at $5,429 per ton in 2023, and then declined notably in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($6,253 per ton), while Lebanon ($896 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+8.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
ExportsMiddle East’s Exports of Garden Tools
In 2024, approx. 1.4K tons of garden tools were exported in the Middle East; falling by -40.7% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 when exports increased by 220% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 2.4K tons, and then fell notably in the following year.
In value terms, garden tool exports shrank dramatically to $4.4M in 2024. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $5.9M, and then contracted markedly in the following year.
Exports By Country
The United Arab Emirates represented the key exporting country with an export of around 851 tons, which resulted at 61% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (342 tons) and Iran (133 tons), together making up a 34% share of total exports. The following exporters – Israel (30 tons) and Lebanon (23 tons) – each recorded a 3.8% share of total exports.
The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the garden tools exports, with a CAGR of +9.4% from 2013 to 2024. At the same time, Iran (+5.6%) and Lebanon (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Israel (-3.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2024, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by +22 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the largest garden tool supplying countries in the Middle East were Turkey ($2.1M), the United Arab Emirates ($1.7M) and Israel ($338K), together accounting for 92% of total exports.
The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +7.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices By Country
In 2024, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $3,162 per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $4,572 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
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 Israel ($11,330 per ton), while Iran ($1,584 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+5.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform
This report provides a comprehensive view of the garden tool industry in Middle East, 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 Middle East. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the garden tool landscape in Middle East.
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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 Middle East.
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 Middle East. 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 Middle East. 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 Middle East.
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 Middle East.
FAQ
What is included in the garden tool market in Middle East?
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 Middle East.
Can this report support market entry decisions?
Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.
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