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Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing in South Carolina

Author.Name IBISWorld United States Last Updated: August 2025 NAICS SC33221

Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing in South Carolina industry analysis

The Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing industry in South Carolina is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x million over the five years to 2025, while the national industry will likely grow at x.x% during the same period. Industry establishments increased an annualized x.x% to xx locations. Industry employment has decreased an annualized -x.x% to xxx workers, while industry wages have decreased an annualized -x.x% to $x.x million.

Over the five years to 2030, the industry is expected to grow an annualized x% to $x.x million, while the national industry is expected to grow x.x%. Industry establishments are forecast to stagnate x% to xx locations. Industry employment is expected to increase an annualized x.x% to xxx workers, while industry wages are forecast to increase x% to $x.x million.

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About the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing in South Carolina Market Research Report

What’s Included in the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing in South Carolina Market Research Report

Definition of the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing in South Carolina?

This industry primarily manufactures hand tools, edge tools and metal blades (e.g., screwdrivers, scrapers, bits and saw blades). The industry also manufactures metal kitchen cookware tools, utensils and cutlery (excluding products made by casting or stamping, without further fabrication).

What’s included in the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing in South Carolina?

The Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing in South Carolina includes manufacturing razor blades and razors, manufacturing mechanics' hand service tools, manufacturing cutting tools and precision measuring tools, manufacturing cutlery, utensils, scissors and snips and manufacturing edge tools, saw blades and handsaws. Related terms covered in the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing in South Carolina industry report includes a saw used with one hand, which is operated by moving the arm backward and forward, a hand tool used for cutting or smoothing; the category includes saws, chisels, planes, files and rasps and an edged or cutting tool that is generally used to cut, serve and eat food.

Industry Performance of the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing industry in South Carolina

Benchmark the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing in South Carolina industry performance with all SC county and national performance.

Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing in South Carolina

#15 in Highest Revenue 2.1% of state's GDP
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Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing in the US


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Key Drivers of the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing industry in South Carolina

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South Carolina Economic Indicators

Population
New Business Formation
Per Capita Disposable Income

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US Key External Drivers

Per capita disposable income
Number of households
Import penetration into the manufacturing sector

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County Data of the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing industry in South Carolina

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Key Statistics of the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing industry in South Carolina

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What is the market size of the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing industry in South Carolina in 2025?

The market size of the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing industry in South Carolina is $253.2m in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing industry in South Carolina in 2025?

There are 17 businesses in the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing industry in South Carolina, which has been growing at an average annual rate of 5.5% from 2020 to 2025.

Has the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing industry in South Carolina grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing industry in South Carolina has been growing at an average annual rate of 1.2% from 2020 to 2025.

How many employees in the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing industry in South Carolina in 2025?

There are 732 employees in the Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing industry in South Carolina, which has been declining at an average annual rate of -0.3% from 2020 to 2025.