Global Hardware Mould Industry Development and Prospect of 2011 Trends

From the perspective of exporting countries, the hardware mold exports to the United States ranked first, followed by the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan.

U.S. hand tool market demand has stabilized. At the same time that the United States increased the scale of new homes in the housing market at the end of last year, there are still a large number of existing homes unoccupied, bringing great opportunities for housing renovation. The average vehicle type and age of motor vehicles are getting larger, which has played a certain role in promoting the sales of hand tools in the automotive aftermarket. In addition, there is strong demand for forging tools for distribution of electronic products, especially adjustable wrenches.

The demand for German hand tools has increased. In Germany, the tools for comfort and labor are the most popular. The smooth handles and beautiful appearance that help grip the tools are all important factors that appeal to their purchase. With regard to the types of tools, power tools are now becoming more and more popular. In addition, rechargeable tools have become increasingly popular. The new rechargeable tools currently on the market have multiple battery jacks that can be used in a variety of environments.

In the international hardware market, due to the rapid development of production technology and the increase in the price of labor, developed countries in Europe and the United States transfer universal products to developing countries, producing only high value-added products, while China has a strong market potential, so it is more favorable. Developed a major exporter of metal processing.

China's tool market is mainly distributed in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Guangdong, Shandong, and Taiwan, among which Zhejiang and Guangdong are the most prominent. Zhejiang Yongkang has always been known as the "hometown," and the Zhejiang people's awareness of market operations is quite strong, from the original hot pot products, stainless steel insulation cup to the popular scooters last year, brought them rolling sources of money. Guangdong is about to become the center of the world. At present, more than 6,000 mold companies have gathered in the surrounding areas of Shenzhen and the Pearl River Delta Region, employing more than 200,000 people. It has held five consecutive South China International Die & Mould Exhibitions in Shenzhen, attracting more than 1,000 companies from 25 countries and regions. It is the most professional and internationally-standard mold industry exhibition in China today.

DIY products have become the new darling of the hardware-related industry market. In recent years, with the ease of installation and maintenance of the architectural hardware products of developed countries in the United States and Europe, doityourself products and tools have been greatly welcomed by the market. According to analysis by Luo Baihui, head of the International Die & Metals and Plastics Industry Suppliers Association, in the next two years, domestic architectural hardware products will also move toward an intelligent and humanized development path. China's daily hardware industry has entered the world's forefront. China has established 14 technological development centers including zippers, electric shavers, stainless steel vessels, iron pans, blades and bicycle locks, and 16 product centers such as pressure cookers, electric shavers, and lighters. The vast majority of these centers have now developed into the vanguard of the industry, and some have become the vanguard of the world and have achieved good economic returns. According to Luo Baihui, at least 70% of China's hardware industry is now a private enterprise, which is the main force for the development of China's hardware industry. China has gradually become a major metal processing country and exporter in the world. China has become one of the world's major hardware manufacturers and has a vast market and consumer potential.

Taiwan's hand tool industry has adjusted its product structure. Taiwan's hand tools industry has a certain price advantage in the world by virtue of its stable product quality, timely delivery and complete product range, which can meet customer needs. Moreover, Taiwan’s hand tool sales are dominated by the off-island market. At present, there are about 5,000 local manufacturers, which are mostly located in the central area of ​​Taiwan Island. According to relevant survey data, with regard to the category of individual hand tools, the sleeves are the bulk of exports, followed by hand tools, the third is garden tools, the wrenches are ranked fourth, and the clamps are ranked fifth.