The global household hand tools market size is estimated to reach USD 6.79 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.5% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing shift towards DIY (do-it-yourself) culture on account of increasing labor cost in the developed countries including U.S., Canada, and U.K. is estimated to play a significant role in augmenting the demand for household hand tools.
Consumers have increased the adoption of self-help approach, in order to make, modify, and repair at home. Moreover, with the advent of technology, manufacturers are able to manufacture easy and handy implements for domestic use in order to provide a better user interface experience to the consumers.
Availability of a wide range of multifunctional tools serving multiple customer needs is also anticipated to increase the demand for household hand tools in the coming years. In addition, due to the advent of technological advancement, manufacturers are able to develop durable and string tools with the usage of different raw materials such as, iron, wood, black metal, and steel.
Manufacturers are focusing on developing pocket friendly and functional tools in order to fulfill maximum needs of the customers. For instance, in 2019, Bosch launched Bosch GSB 500 RE Kit, a power and hand tool kit, that provides a complete repair and modify tool kit for the household. These initiatives by the manufacturers are anticipated to increase the market demand in the coming future.
General hand tools segment dominated the global market with largest revenue share, with an aim to cater to minor maintenances and repairs in their own homes, single women are expected to drive the demand for the segment. Moreover, growing popularity of household gardening as a part of hobby is expected to drive the product demand.
The online distribution channel is expected to register a fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Expansion of e-commerce platforms and growing usage of smartphone in daily life are boosting the growth of the online channel. Companies like amazon.com, flipkart.com, Snapdeal, and indiamart.com are coming up with door-to-door delivery of products with online display of a wide range of products. Moreover, various discount offers provided by the online platforms are influencing the buying behavior of the customers.
Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest CAGR over the forecast period. The market growth is attributed to growing adoption of western culture, availability and access to component fixture and repair tutorials for domestic tasks, and significant adoption of DIY methods.
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The general tools segment dominated the global household hand tools market and expected to experience the fastest CAGR over the forecast period.
By distribution channel, the retail channel segment held the largest revenue share of the global market in 2024.
In 2024, the North America household hand tools industry dominated the global market, with a revenue share of 33.7%.
Grand view research has segmented the global household hand tools market based on type, distribution channel, and region:
Household Hand Tools Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
Cutting Tools
Measuring Tools
Taps & Dies
Genera Tools
Household Hand Tools Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
Retail Channel
Online
Household Hand Tools Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Central & South America
Brazil
MEA
South Africa
List of Key Players in the Household Hand Tools Market
Stanley Black & Decker
Apex Tool Group
Great Wall Precision
Klein Tools; Wurth Group
PHOENIX; Channellock
Akar Tools
JPW Industries
JK Files
JETECH
Excelta
Sinotools
TTi
Kennametal Inc.
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