Power Tools

Power Tools

US demand for power tools is projected to increase 3.9% per year to $8.2 billion in 2022. These products will benefit from continuing technology developments and ongoing strength in construction and manufacturing markets, as well as sanguine economic conditions leading to formation of new households and home purchases, which spur consumers to buy power tools.

This report covers power tools by Product, Power Source, Market, and Distribution Channel, along with a discussion of general power tool industry trends and consumer trends. Data are given in dollar value.
Power tools covered in the study include:

Electric products (drills; saws; sanders, polishers, and grinders; screwdrivers; impact wrenches; planers and routers; hammers; other electric tools; and parts and attachments)

Pneumatic products (nailers and staplers; impact wrenches; drills and screwdrivers; percussion tools; sanders, polishers, and grinders; other pneumatic tools; and parts and attachments)
Other products

Power sources covered in the study include:
Plug-in, cordless, pneumatic, and other (hydraulic, powder-actuated, and engine-driven)

Markets for power tools include:
Professional (construction, automotive aftermarket, and industrial and other professional)
Consumer

Distribution channels covered in the study include:
Home centers
Direct sales and distributors
Hardware stores
E-commerce
Mass marketers

Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US power tools market including key trends in applications and market segmentation. Historical data are provided for 2007, 2012, and 2017 with forecasts for 2022, with year-by-year historical market volatility also addressed. Data are provided in dollar value. Also included are survey data on consumer preferences and behavior and analysis of the industry’s key players and their market shares.


  • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
    • Table Figure 1-1 - US Power Tools Market
  • OVERVIEW
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 2-1 - Key Trends in the US Power Tools Market
    • Consumer Trends
      • Overview
      • Women Using More Power Tools Than Ever Before
        • Table Figure 2-2 - DIY Workshops for Women - Marketing Example
      • DIY Ethic & Online Resources
        • Table Consumer Views on Home Improvement & Power Tools
        • Table Figure 2-3 - Pinterest DIY Furniture Projects
      • Purchasing Trends
        • Table Consumer Views on Power Tool Quality & Consumer Spending Habits
        • Table Consumer Purchasing Behavior: "Did you buy power tools (electric, gas, battery) or power tool accessories in the last 12 months?" by Home Environment, Gender, Age, Marital Status, &Children
        • Table Consumer Purchases by Product: "Please indicate which power tool(s) or power tool accessories you bought in the last 12 months." Product % of respondents who bought power tools in the last 12 months
        • Table Consumer Brand Ownership Product % of respondents who have owned power tools in the last 12 months
        • Table Consumer Purchases by Type of Store: "Where did you purchase the power tools or accessories?"
        • Table Consumer Purchases by Research Source: "What materials did you use to research the tools before your purchase?"
        • Table Consumer Purchases by Source of Research: "Which source of information was most helpful in deciding which tool to purchase?"
    • New Technology Developments
      • Overview
      • Batteries & Charging
        • Table Figure 2-4 - Battery Technology Development Example - New for 2018
        • Table Figure 2-5 - Wireless Charging Technology Development - Product Examples
      • Brushless Motors
      • Smart Power Tools
        • Table Figure 2-6 - Smart Technology - Product Example
      • Ergonomic Improvements
        • Table Figure 2-7 - Ergonomic Improvement - Product Example
    • Pricing Trends
      • Table Price Deflator for Power Tools, 2007 - 2022
    • Supply & Demand Overview
      • Table Power Tool Supply & Demand by Power Source, 2007 - 2022
    • Trade Overview
      • Table Power Tool Trade, 2007 - 2022
  • ELECTRIC POWER TOOLS
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 3-1 - Key Trends in US Electric Power Tools
    • Demand Overview
      • Table Electric Power Tool Supply & Demand, 2007 - 2022
      • Table Figure 3-2 - Electric Power Tool Demand, 2007 - 2022
      • Shipments
      • Suppliers & Brands
        • Table Selected Electric Power Tool Brands
      • Imports
        • Table Figure 3-3 - Electric Tool Imports by Source, 2017
        • Table Figure 3-4 - Electric Tool Imports by Source, 2007 - 2017
      • Exports
        • Table Figure 3-5 - Electric Tool Exports by Destination, 2017
    • Plug-In Versus Cordless
      • Overview
        • Table Characteristics of Plug-In & Cordless Tools
      • Demand Forecast
        • Table Electric Power Tool Demand by Power Source, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Figure 3-6 - Cordless Share of Electric Power Tool Demand by Product, 2017
        • Table Figure 3-7 - Electric Power Tool Value Demand Share by Power Source, 2007 - 2022
    • Demand by Type
      • Overview
        • Table Electric Power Tool Supply & Demand, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Figure 3-8 - Electric Power Tool Demand by Type, 2017 - 2022
      • Drills
        • Table Figure 3-9 - Cordless Drill Product Example
        • Table Electric Drill Supply & Demand by Power Source, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Figure 3-10 - Electric Drill Imports by Source, 2017
        • Table Figure 3-11 - Cordless Hammer Drill Product Example - New for 2018
        • Table Key Suppliers of Electric Drills to the US Market
      • Saws
        • Table Figure 3-12 - Types of Electric Saws - Product Examples
        • Table Electric Saw Supply & Demand by Power Source & by Type
        • Table Figure 3-14 - Electric Saw Imports by Source, 2017
        • Table Figure 3-15 - Cordless Saw Product Example - New for 2018
        • Table Key Suppliers of Electric Saws to the US Market
      • Sanders, Polishers, &Grinders
        • Table Figure 3-16 - Sanders, Polishers, &Grinders - Product Examples
        • Table Electric Sanders, Polishers, &Grinders Supply & Demand by Product & by Power Source
        • Table Figure 3-17 - Electric Sanders, Polishers, &Grinders Demand by Product, 2017 - 2022
        • Table Figure 3-18 - Electric Sander, Grinder, &Polisher Imports by Source, 2017
        • Table Figure 3-19 - Cordless Grinder Product Example - New for 2018
      • Screwdrivers
        • Table Figure 3-20 - Cordless Screwdriver Product Example
        • Table Electric Screwdriver Supply & Demand by Power Source, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Figure 3-21 - Electric Screwdriver Imports by Source, 2017
      • Impact Wrenches
        • Table Figure 3-22 - Cordless Impact Wrench Product Example
        • Table Electric Impact Wrench Supply & Demand by Power Source, 2007 - 2022
      • Planers & Routers
        • Table Figure 3-23 - Planers & Routers - Product Examples
        • Table Electric Planer & Router Supply & Demand by Power Source
      • Hammers
        • Table Figure 3-24 - Plug-In Hammer Product Example
        • Table Electric Hammer Supply & Demand by Power Source
      • Other Electric Tools
        • Table Figure 3-25 - Other Electric Tools - Product Examples
        • Table Other Electric Power Tools Supply & Demand by Power Source, 2007 - 2022
      • Parts & Attachments
        • Table Electric Power Tool Parts & Attachments Supply & Demand, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Figure 3-26 - Saw Blade - Product Example
        • Table Figure 3-27 - Drill Bit Set - Product Example
  • PNEUMATIC & OTHER POWER TOOLS
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 4-1 - Key Trends in US Pneumatic & Other Power Tools
    • Supply & Demand
      • Overview
        • Table Pneumatic & Other Power Tool Supply & Demand, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Figure 4-2 - Pneumatic & Other Power Tool Demand, 2007 - 2022
      • Imports
        • Table Figure 4-3 - Pneumatic & Other Power Tools Imports by Source, 2017
        • Table Figure 4-4 - Pneumatic & Other Power Tools Imports by Source, 2007 - 2017
      • Exports
        • Table Figure 4-5 - Pneumatic & Other Power Tools Exports by Destination, 2017
    • Pneumatic Power Tools
      • Product Description
      • Supply & Demand
        • Table Pneumatic Power Tool Supply & Demand by Type
        • Table Figure 4-6 - Pneumatic Power Tool Demand by Type, 2017 - 2022
      • Suppliers
        • Table Selected Pneumatic Power Tool Brands
      • Nailers & Staplers
        • Table Figure 4-7 - Pnematic Nailer Product Example
        • Table Pneumatic Nailer & Stapler Supply & Demand by Product, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Figure 4-8 - Pneumatic Nailer Technology - Marketing Example
      • Impact Wrenches
        • Table Figure 4-9 - Pneumatic Impact Wrench Product Example
        • Table Pneumatic Impact Wrench Supply & Demand, 2007 - 2022
      • Drills & Screwdrivers
        • Table Figure 4-10 - Pneumatic Drill Product Example
        • Table Pneumatic Drill & Screwdriver Supply & Demand, 2007 - 2022
      • Percussion Tools
        • Table Figure 4-11 -Pneumatic Chipping Hammer Product Example
        • Table Pneumatic Percussion Tool Supply & Demand
      • Sanders, Polishers, &Grinders
        • Table Figure 4-12 - Pneumatic Grinder Product Example
        • Table Pneumatic Sander, Polisher, &Grinder Supply & Demand
      • Other Pneumatic Tools
        • Table Other Pneumatic Tool Supply & Demand, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Figure 4-13 - Pneumatic Riveter Product Example
      • Parts & Attachments
        • Table Pneumatic Tool Parts & Attachments Supply & Demand, 2007 - 2022
    • Other Power Tools
      • Overview
        • Table Other Power Tool Supply & Demand by Power Source, 2007 - 2022
      • Hydraulic Power Tools
        • Table Figure 4-14 - Underwater Hydraulic Grinder Product Example
      • Powder-Actuated Tools
        • Table Figure 4-15 - Powder-Actuated Nailer Product Example
      • Engine-Driven Tools
        • Table Figure 4-16 - Gas-Powered Framing Nailer Product Example
  • MARKETS
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 5-1 - Key Trends in US Power Tool Markets
    • Market Outlook
      • Scope
        • Table General Purchase Characteristics of Professional Versus Consumer Users of Power Tools
      • Demand Forecast
        • Table Power Tool Demand by Market, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Figure 5-2 - Power Tool Demand by Market, 2007 - 2017
    • Professional Demand
      • Overview
        • Table Professional Power Tool Demand by Sector & Product, 2007 - 2022
      • Demand by Power Source
        • Table Professional Power Tool Demand by Power Source, 2007 - 2022
      • Construction
        • Table Figure 5-3 - Example of Construction Application for Cordless Tool Attachment - New for 2018
        • Table Construction Power Tool Demand, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Figure 5-4 - Construction Power Tool Value Demand Share by Power Source, 2007 - 2022
      • Automotive Aftermarket
        • Table Figure 5-5 - Example of Automotive Application for Cordless Tool
        • Table Automotive Aftermarket Power Tool Demand, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Figure 5-6 - Automotive Aftermarket Power Tool Value Demand Share by Power Source, 2007 - 2022
      • Industrial & Other Professional Services
        • Table Figure 5-7 - Bosch Plug-In Jigsaw Used in Woodworking on Howcast YouTube Channel
        • Table Industrial & Other Professional Power Tool Demand, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Figure 5-8 - Industrial & Other Professional Power Tool Value Demand Share by Power Source, 2007 - 2022
    • Consumer Demand
      • Scope
      • Demand Forecast & Analysis
        • Table Consumer Power Tool Demand by Product, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Consumer Power Tool Demand by Power Source, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Figure 5-9 - Consumer Power Tool Value Demand Share by Power Source, 2007 - 2022
      • Suppliers
        • Table Figure 5-10 - Celebrity Contractor - DIY Television Show Marketing Example
  • DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 6-1 - Key Trends in US Power Tool Distribution Channels
    • Sales by Distribution Channel
      • Channel Overview
        • Table Power Tool Sales by Distribution Channel, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Figure 6-2 - Power Tool Sales by Distribution Channel, 2007 & 2017
      • Home Centers
      • Direct Sales & Distributors
      • Hardware Stores
      • E-Commerce
        • Table Figure 6-3 - Home Depot Online Ordering Options
      • Mass Marketers
  • INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
    • Key Findings & Industry Composition
      • Table US Power Tool Sales by Company, 2017
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 7-1 - US Power Tools Market Share, 2017
      • Stanley Black & Decker
        • Table Figure 7-2 - Power Tools Market: Leading Supplier
      • Techtronic Industries
        • Table Figure 7-3 - Power Tools Market: Second Leading Supplier
      • Bosch
        • Table Figure 7-4 - Power Tools Market: Third Leading Supplier
      • Hilti
        • Table Figure 7-5 - Power Tools Market: Fourth Leading Supplier
      • Atlas Copco
        • Table Figure 7-6 - Power Tools Market: Fifth Leading Supplier
    • Competitive Strategies
      • Overview
      • Location of Manufacturing Plants: Proximity & Cost Issues
      • Marketing Strategies: Powerful Brand Names & Comparisons
        • Table Figure 7-7 - Social Media - Competitive Marketing Strategy Example
    • Cooperative Agreements
      • Table Selected Cooperative Agreements
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
      • Table Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
    • Private Label
      • Table Private Label Power Tool Brands & Product Types
    • List of Industry Participants
  • APPENDIX
    • Scope
      • Table Relevant Industry Codes
    • Methodology
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Freedonia Group Studies
      • US Studies
      • Global Studies
      • Focus Reports
      • Knowledge Center
    • Definitions
      • General
    • Abbreviations
      • Table Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions
      • Economic Environment
        • Table Macroeconomic Indicators, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Figure 8-1 - Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2017, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average
      • Demographic Trends
        • Table Population & Households, 2007 - 2022
        • Table Figure 8-2 - Annual Population Growth, 2002 - 2017
      • Construction Expenditures
        • Table Construction Expenditures, 2007 - 2022
      • Residential Improvements & Repairs
        • Table Residential Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2007 - 2022
      • Commercial Building Improvements & Repairs
        • Table Commercial Building Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2007 - 2022
      • Housing Completions
        • Table New Housing Indicators, 2007 - 2022
      • Motor Vehicle Industry Overview
        • Table Motor Vehicle Indicators, 2007 - 2022
      • Professional Employment Overview
        • Table Professional Employment Indicators, 2007 - 2022
      • Manufacturers' Shipments
        • Table Manufacturers' Shipments, 2007 - 2022
      • Consumer Spending
        • Table Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2007 - 2022

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