The 13th edition of the AMA Tools Distribution Report analyses the various routes to market taken by tool manufacturers in the UK. For the purposes of this report, the tools market is defined as including portable power and hand tools for use in construction/building, home improvement and garden applications, but excludes products such as industrial and automotive tools.
The types of tools covered within this report are sold to both professionals within the construction industry and homeowners undertaking DIY and/or gardening tasks. These are supplied through a range of distribution channels, notable examples of which include home improvement multiples, builders’ and plumbers’ merchants, industrial products distributors, tool specialists and, increasingly, internet retailers.
The UK tool market as defined by this report can be segmented into three broad categories: hand tools, power tools and garden tools. Most of the tools covered within this report are typically used towards the end of construction projects in second fit applications such as decorating.
Distribution of hand, power and garden tools comprises a mix of large national operators (e.g., multiples and merchants) competing against companies with a far more limited geographical footprint, within both the trade and consumer channels. Patterns of distribution within the tools market are constantly changing, reflecting consumer behavior trends and advances in technology.
- Key sections of the report focus on key characteristics of the market, analysis of market value 2022 and forecast to 2026.
- Market structure, suppliers, distribution channels, and key buyer profiles.
- Market trends and factors both economic and demand led influencing future market development.
- Key competitors’ analysis including profiles of the major market players, market shares, key channels, product mix and recent trends and changes.
- UK regional analysis of market players and the shift in market dynamics, mergers and acquisitions, product group and product mix focus.
- International trade opportunities, impact of Brexit on export markets and market values of imports and exports including trend patterns.
Key Issues Covered in the Report
- Market Performance – size, recent trends and key influences, forecasts, and development to 2027.
- Market Structure – review of market structure, key distribution channels and segmentation according to region.
- Analysis by Product Group – market size, overall product mix, sector trends and key distribution channels.
- International Trade – Detailed analysis of the import and export market for hand and power tools including domestic gardening, Overview of supply and demand following Brexit, focus on key countries for export of UK manufactured products and overview of the shifting landscape for EU exports and imports.
- Key Sectors – analysis of key end use sectors, trade and domestic DIY, construction trends, developments, and opportunities during the forecast period.
Areas of Particular Interest
- Extensive analysis of the power and hand tools market including domestic gardening tools
- Key influences and drivers impacting market performance, estimated forecast up to and including 2026
- Review of all product groups, driving, drilling & breaking tools, domestic gardening.
- Distribution channel development and shift to Omni and e-retail channels by major manufacturers.
- Key profiles of major market players, trading operations, impact of economic climate on shares of product mix during the period 2022 – 2023 and forecast growth up to and including 2026.
- Product Innovation – Overview of new products and those in development, both UK manufactured and imported.
- Market prospects – forecast of market developments short – medium term prospects up to and including 2026.
- Identifies key markets for UK exports and provides an overview of the EU opportunities & challenges post Brexit.
Market Overview
- UK hand, power, and garden tools market – including market definition, market size by value, recent and current situation 2018-2022 with estimates for 2023, recent market performance, growth.
- Market influences – analysis of the key distribution channels, growth of the internet and e-commerce, legislation, and seasonal factors.
- Trade data – import and export data for several types of hand, power, and garden tools.
- Distributor profiles – home improvement multiples, builders’ merchants, e-tailers, tool specialists, industrial distributors, general merchandise retailers and wholesalers.
Product Sectors
- Market mix by product – Mix and sector trends 2022, factors influencing each sector, presence, and penetration of the various distribution channels.
- UK market for drilling, driving and breaking tools 2018-2027 – market size, key product mix and trends, distribution, and forecasts.
- UK market for cutting & grinding tools 2018-2027 – market size, key product mix and trends, distribution, and forecasts.
- UK market for carpentry & woodworking tools 2018-2027 – market size, key product mix and trends, distribution, and forecasts.
- UK market for other building tools 2018-2027 – market size, key product mix and trends, distribution, and forecasts.
Market Prospects
- This report reviews annual performance in the tool’s distribution market covering the period 2022- 2026. Noting a significant upturn in estimated figures for 2018. Forecasts are made through to 2026 for product groups indicating the degree to which growth is anticipated to be sustained in the coming four years.
- There are over 32 tables and charts included in this detailed report which detail current market trading conditions and estimated forecast data.
Supply and Distribution
- The report provides detailed analysis of supply and distribution including market shares and profiles for the key product suppliers across the product mix.
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