1. Executive Summary
1.1. Market Overview
1.2. Market Analysis
1.3. PMR Analysis and Recommendations
1.4. Wheel of Fortune
2. Market Introduction
2.1. Market Taxonomy
2.2. Market Definition
3. Market Viewpoint
3.1. Macro-Economic Factors
3.1.1. GDP Forecast By Region
3.1.2. Population Statistics
3.2. Macro-economic Factors VS. Portable Tools Market Performance
3.3. Global Portable Tools Market: Industry Benchmarking
4. Global Portable Tools Market Analysis 2013–2017 and Forecast 2018–2026
4.1. Market Volume Projections
4.2. Pricing Analysis By Region
4.2.1. Power Tools
4.2.2. Hand Tools
4.2.3. Garage Tools
4.2.4. Lighting Tools
4.2.5. Personal Protective Equipment
4.3. Market Size Projections
4.3.1. Y-o-Y Projections
4.3.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis
5. Forecast Factors: Relevance and Impact
6. Market Dynamics
6.1. Drivers
6.2. Restraints
6.3. Value Chain Analysis
7. Global Portable Tools Market Analysis 2013–2017 and Forecast 2018–2026, By Category
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Key Findings & Trends
7.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Analysis By Category (2013-2017)
7.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Forecast By Category (2018-2026)
7.4.1. Hand Tools
7.4.1.1. General Purpose
7.4.1.1.1. Screw Drivers
7.4.1.1.2. Hammer
7.4.1.1.3. Pliers
7.4.1.1.4. Wrenches
7.4.1.2. Fastening Tools
7.4.1.2.1. Glue Gun
7.4.1.2.2. Staplers & Tackers
7.4.1.2.3. Riveters
7.4.1.3. Measurement
7.4.1.3.1. Levels
7.4.1.3.2. Tape Measure
7.4.1.4. Cutting Tools
7.4.1.4.1. Wire Strippers & Cutters
7.4.1.4.2. Crimp Tools & Snips
7.4.1.4.3. Knives
7.4.1.4.3.1. Retractable
7.4.1.4.3.2. Lock-Back
7.4.1.4.3.3. Fixed
7.4.1.4.4. Files & Rasps
7.4.1.4.5. Hand Saws
7.4.1.5. Clamps & Vises
7.4.2. Garage Tools
7.4.2.1. Seat & Stool
7.4.2.2. Jacks
7.4.2.3. Engine Stand
7.4.3. Power Tools
7.4.3.1. Cordless
7.4.3.1.1. Drills
7.4.3.1.2. Sanders
7.4.3.1.3. Saws
7.4.3.1.4. Impact Drivers
7.4.3.1.5. Impact Wrenches
7.4.3.1.6. Hammers
7.4.3.1.7. Air Ratchets
7.4.3.2. Corded
7.4.3.2.1. Drills
7.4.3.2.2. Sanders
7.4.3.2.3. Saws
7.4.3.2.4. Impact Drivers
7.4.3.2.5. Impact Wrenches
7.4.3.2.6. Hammers
7.4.3.2.7. Dust Extractors
7.4.4. Lighting Tools
7.4.4.1. Flashlights
7.4.4.2. Spotlights & Lanterns
7.4.4.3. Head Lamps
7.4.4.4. Work lights
7.4.5. Personal Protective Equipment
7.4.5.1. Body Protection
7.4.5.2. Eye and Face Protection
7.4.5.3. Foot and Leg Protection
7.4.5.4. Hand and Arm Protection
7.4.5.5. Protective Helmets
7.4.5.6. Earplugs & Earmuffs
7.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Category
8. Global Market Analysis 2013–2017 and Forecast 2018–2026 By End Use
8.1. Introduction / Key Findings
8.2. Key Findings & Trends
8.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Analysis By End Use, 2012 - 2016
8.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Forecast By End Use, 2017 - 2025
8.4.1. Industrial
8.4.1.1. Manufacturing Industry
8.4.1.2. Construction Industry
8.4.2. Commercial
8.4.3. Household & DIY
8.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis By End Use
9. Global Market Analysis 2013–2017 and Forecast 2018–2026 By Sales Channel
9.1. Introduction / Key Findings
9.2. Key Findings & Trends
9.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Analysis By Sales Channel, 2012 - 2016
9.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Forecast By Sales Channel, 2017 - 2025
9.4.1. Distributor Sales
9.4.2. Retail Outlets
9.4.3. Online
9.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Sales Channel
10. Global Market Analysis 2013–2017 and Forecast 2018–2026 By Region
10.1. Introduction / Key Findings
10.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Analysis By Region, 2012 - 2016
10.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Forecast By Region, 2017 - 2025
10.3.1. North America
10.3.2. Latin America
10.3.3. Europe
10.3.4. SEA & Pacific
10.3.5. Middle East & Africa (MEA)
10.3.6. China
10.3.7. Japan
10.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
11. North America Market Analysis 2013–2017 and Forecast 2018–2026
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Key Trends & Findings
11.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2012 - 2016
11.3.1. By Country
11.3.2. By Category
11.3.3. By End Use
11.3.4. By Sales Channel
11.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Forecast By Country 2017 - 2025
11.4.1. U.S.
11.4.2. Canada
11.5. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Forecast By Category 2017 - 2025
11.5.1. Hand Tools
11.5.1.1. General Purpose
11.5.1.1.1. Screw Drivers
11.5.1.1.2. Hammer
11.5.1.1.3. Pliers
11.5.1.1.4. Wrenches
11.5.1.2. Fastening Tools
11.5.1.2.1. Glue Gun
11.5.1.2.2. Staplers & Tackers
11.5.1.2.3. Riveters
11.5.1.3. Measurement
11.5.1.3.1. Levels
11.5.1.3.2. Tape Measure
11.5.1.4. Cutting Tools
11.5.1.4.1. Wire Strippers & Cutters
11.5.1.4.2. Crimp Tools & Snips
11.5.1.4.3. Knives
11.5.1.4.3.1. Retractable
11.5.1.4.3.2. Lock-Back
11.5.1.4.3.3. Fixed
11.5.1.4.4. Files & Rasps
11.5.1.4.5. Hand Saws
11.5.1.5. Clamps & Vises
11.5.2. Garage Tools
11.5.2.1. Seat & Stool
11.5.2.2. Jacks
11.5.2.3. Engine Stand
11.5.3. Power Tools
11.5.3.1. Cordless
11.5.3.1.1. Drills
11.5.3.1.2. Sanders
11.5.3.1.3. Saws
11.5.3.1.4. Impact Drivers
11.5.3.1.5. Impact Wrenches
11.5.3.1.6. Hammers
11.5.3.1.7. Air Ratchets
11.5.3.2. Corded
11.5.3.2.1. Drills
11.5.3.2.2. Sanders
11.5.3.2.3. Saws
11.5.3.2.4. Impact Drivers
11.5.3.2.5. Impact Wrenches
11.5.3.2.6. Hammers
11.5.3.2.7. Dust Extractors
11.5.4. Lighting Tools
11.5.4.1. Flashlights
11.5.4.2. Spotlights & Lanterns
11.5.4.3. Head Lamps
11.5.4.4. Work lights
11.5.5. Personal Protective Equipment
11.5.5.1. Body Protection
11.5.5.2. Eye and Face Protection
11.5.5.3. Foot and Leg Protection
11.5.5.4. Hand and Arm Protection
11.5.5.5. Protective Helmets
11.5.5.6. Earplugs & Earmuffs
11.6. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Forecast By End Use 2017 - 2025
11.6.1. Industrial
11.6.1.1. Manufacturing Industry
11.6.1.2. Construction Industry
11.6.2. Commercial
11.6.3. Household & DIY
11.7. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Forecast By Sales Channel 2017 - 2025
11.7.1. Distributor Sales
11.7.2. Retail Outlets
11.7.3. Online
11.8. Drivers and Restraints: Impact Analysis
11.9. Market Attractiveness Analysis
11.9.1. By Country
11.9.2. By Category
11.9.3. By End Use
11.9.4. By Sales Channel
11.10. Key Representative Market Participants & Product Offering
11.11. Market Presence (Intensity Map)
12. Latin America Market Analysis 2013–2017 and Forecast 2018–2026
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Key Trends & Findings
12.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2012 - 2016
12.3.1. By Country
12.3.2. By Category
12.3.3. By End Use
12.3.4. By Sales Channel
12.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Forecast By Country 2017 - 2025
12.4.1. Brazil
12.4.2. Mexico
12.4.3. Rest of Latin America
12.5. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Forecast By Category 2017 - 2025
12.5.1. Hand Tools
12.5.1.1. General Purpose
12.5.1.1.1. Screw Drivers
12.5.1.1.2. Hammer
12.5.1.1.3. Pliers
12.5.1.1.4. Wrenches
12.5.1.2. Fastening Tools
12.5.1.2.1. Glue Gun
12.5.1.2.2. Staplers & Tackers
12.5.1.2.3. Riveters
12.5.1.3. Measurement
12.5.1.3.1. Levels
12.5.1.3.2. Tape Measure
12.5.1.4. Cutting Tools
12.5.1.4.1. Wire Strippers & Cutters
12.5.1.4.2. Crimp Tools & Snips
12.5.1.4.3. Knives
12.5.1.4.3.1. Retractable
12.5.1.4.3.2. Lock-Back
12.5.1.4.3.3. Fixed
12.5.1.4.4. Files & Rasps
12.5.1.4.5. Hand Saws
12.5.1.5. Clamps & Vises
12.5.2. Garage Tools
12.5.2.1. Seat & Stool
12.5.2.2. Jacks
12.5.2.3. Engine Stand
12.5.3. Power Tools
12.5.3.1. Cordless
12.5.3.1.1. Drills
12.5.3.1.2. Sanders
12.5.3.1.3. Saws
12.5.3.1.4. Impact Drivers
12.5.3.1.5. Impact Wrenches
12.5.3.1.6. Hammers
12.5.3.1.7. Air Ratchets
12.5.3.2. Corded
12.5.3.2.1. Drills
12.5.3.2.2. Sanders
12.5.3.2.3. Saws
12.5.3.2.4. Impact Drivers
12.5.3.2.5. Impact Wrenches
12.5.3.2.6. Hammers
12.5.3.2.7. Dust Extractors
12.5.4. Lighting Tools
12.5.4.1. Flashlights
12.5.4.2. Spotlights & Lanterns
12.5.4.3. Head Lamps
12.5.4.4. Work lights
12.5.5. Personal Protective Equipment
12.5.5.1. Body Protection
12.5.5.2. Eye and Face Protection
12.5.5.3. Foot and Leg Protection
12.5.5.4. Hand and Arm Protection
12.5.5.5. Protective Helmets
12.5.5.6. Earplugs & Earmuffs
12.6. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Forecast By End Use 2017 - 2025
12.6.1. Industrial
12.6.1.1. Manufacturing Industry
12.6.1.2. Construction Industry
12.6.2. Commercial
12.6.3. Household & DIY
12.7. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Forecast By Sales Channel 2017 - 2025
12.7.1. Distributor Sales
12.7.2. Retail Outlets
12.7.3. Online
12.8. Drivers and Restraints: Impact Analysis
12.9. Market Attractiveness Analysis
12.9.1. By Country
12.9.2. By Category
12.9.3. By End Use
12.9.4. By Sales Channel
12.10. Key Representative Market Participants & Product Offering
13 Europe Market Analysis 2013–2017 and Forecast 2018–2026
13.1. Introduction
13.2. Key Findings & Trends
13.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2012 - 2016
13.3.1. By Country
13.3.2. By Category
13.3.3. By End Use
13.3.4. By Sales Channel
13.4. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume Forecast By Country 2017 - 2025
13.4.1. Germany
13.4.2. France
13.4.3. U.K.
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