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Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing in France Industry Data and Analysis
The performance of the Cutlery, Hand Tool and General Hardware Manufacturing industry has been very volatile over the past five years. The main customers for tools are manufacturing companies and households. Volatile market conditions, slower consumer demand and fluctuations in the prices of key raw materials (like steel) have been key drivers of the industry’s recent performance. According to the World Steel Association, steel prices rose by up to 110% in 2021 due to solid pent-up demand and shortages of raw materials and intermediates after the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. After significant revenue growth in 2021 and 2022, driven by rising metal prices, the industry faced rising energy and inflation rates, which pushed up production prices and slowed consumer demand, denting sales. Overall, revenue is expected to climb at a compound annual rate of 3.9% over the five years through 2025 to reach just shy of €4.5 billion, including an estimated fall of 1.8% in 2025. Steel and iron prices are expected to fall further in 2025, increasing manufacturers’ price competitiveness but dampening revenue growth.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released August 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France operates under the industry code FR-C2593. Manufacturers in this industry produce cutlery, including knives and forks and metal hand tools like hammers and pliers. They also make general hardware items, like hinges and locks, used in various applications, including household and commercial settings. Related terms covered in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France include ergonomics, hardness testing , carbon steel, precision tool and 3d printing.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France include Cutlery, Metal hand tools and General hardware.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France include Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG, Robert Bosch GmbH and Zwilling J. A. Henckels AG.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France in 2026?
The market size of the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France is €4.5bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France in 2025?
There are 1,904 businesses in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 3.9 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France?
The biggest companies operating in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France are Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG, Robert Bosch GmbH and Zwilling J. A. Henckels AG
What does the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France include?
Cutlery and Metal hand tools are part of the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France?
The company holding the most market share in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France is Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG.
How competitive is the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in France.
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