China was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Battery or cord powered fastening tools that tighten bolts to a set torque using direct current motors. Buyers include car plants, aerospace assemblers and maintenance crews.
Typical segments
- Cordless torque wrenches
- Assembly line nutrunners
- Electric screwdrivers
- Torque controllers
- Fixtured spindles
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 137% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €1.24 billion of products under CN code 84672920 (Electromechanical tools for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor) from outside the EU in 2025. | 1.24 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 84672920 were up 137% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€523.3 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +137 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 84672920 to countries outside the EU were worth €627.3 million in 2025. | 627.3 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 84672920 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €1.96 billion in 2025. | 1.96 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 84672920 to the EU in 2025, with €979.5 million, or 79% of extra-EU imports. | 979.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 84672920 to the United States were €163.0 million in 2025. | 163.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 84672920 was €13.29 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 13.29 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 84672920 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €275.6 million. | 275.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 490 enterprises in NACE class C2824 (Manufacture of power-driven hand tools) in 2023. | 490 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2824 employed 38,003 people across the EU in 2023. | 38,003 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 254 private establishments in NAICS 333991 (Power-driven handtool manufacturing) in 2025. | 254 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 333991 employed an average of 9,831 people in US private industry in 2025. | 9,831 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 333991 changed by +2% between 2020 (9,672 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +2 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 333991 was $92,238 in 2025. | 92,238 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84672920, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1239987110
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84672920, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 523266925; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 1239987110
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84672920, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 627315298
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84672920, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1961618192
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84672920, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 979536043
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84672920, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 162988592
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 84672920, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1239987110, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 932728
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter DE, product 84672920, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 275594966
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2824, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 490
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2824, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 38003
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 333991, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 11
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 333991, annual_avg_estabs 254
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 333991, annual_avg_emplvl 9831
- Figure 13
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 9672; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 9831
- Figure 14
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 333991, avg_annual_pay 92238
- Figure 11
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Automotive plants
- Aerospace assemblers
- Industrial maintenance teams
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU dC torque tool market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €1.24 billion of goods under CN 84672920 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €627.3 million.
Where does the EU import dC torque tool from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included Malaysia, Viet Nam, Japan.
What is the average import price of dC torque tool in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €13.29 per kilogram for CN 84672920 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most dC torque tool?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Belgium, Romania.
How many US companies are in the dC torque tool industry?
BLS counts 254 private establishments in NAICS 333991 (Power-driven handtool manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the dC torque tool industry?
Eurostat counts 490 enterprises in NACE class C2824 (Manufacture of power-driven hand tools).
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