Woodworking Router Bits Market Report 2025

The woodworking router bits market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.16 billion in 2024 to $2.28 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rise of DIY and home improvement culture, the expansion of the furniture and cabinetry industry, the growth of modular and prefabricated construction, greater availability of woodworking resources, and the emergence of 3D printing and hybrid manufacturing.

The woodworking router bits market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.83 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the expansion of modular and prefabricated woodworking, the rise of high-end and custom carpentry, a growing emphasis on precision and quality in craftsmanship, the increase in green building projects, and a higher demand for both residential and commercial construction. Key trends during this period include technological innovations in e-commerce, new cutting technologies, dust-free and clean-cut technology, collaborative robots, and artificial intelligence-optimized cuts.

The growing demand for residential and commercial construction is expected to drive the expansion of the woodworking router bits market. Residential and commercial construction involves building structures for housing and business purposes, including homes, apartments, offices, retail spaces, and industrial buildings. This surge in construction demand is driven by factors such as rapid urbanization, population growth, increased disposable incomes, and government investments in infrastructure. Woodworking router bits play a critical role in enhancing these construction projects by enabling precise cutting, shaping, and edging of wood components, ensuring high-quality finishes for elements such as cabinetry, flooring, moldings, and structural components. For example, in July 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that the number of dwellings under construction rose to 240,813 in the March quarter of 2023, compared to 240,065 in 2022. Among these, the number of new houses increased to 103,778 in 2023, up from 101,240 the previous year. As such, the demand for residential and commercial construction continues to fuel the growth of the woodworking router bits market.

Leading companies in the woodworking router bits market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as round shank bits, to improve precision, durability, and compatibility with various woodworking machines. Round shank bits are cylindrical cutting or drilling tools that can be used with multiple power tools, including drills and drill presses. These bits are popular in woodworking, metalworking, and masonry applications. For example, in June 2022, Harbor Freight Tools USA Inc., a US-based retail company, launched the Hercules 5pc Router Bit Set, designed for woodworking tasks. This set features carbide cutting edges for greater durability and extended lifespan, along with various bit styles, including up spiral, flush trim, rabbeting, mortising, and round-over bits. The set also includes a wood storage case to keep the bits organized and protected when not in use.

In January 2024, Walter Surface Technologies Inc., a Canada-based machinery company, acquired Greenfield Industries for an undisclosed sum. The goal of this acquisition is to bolster Walter Surface Technologies' position as a leading supplier of tooling and drilling solutions in North America. By incorporating Greenfield Industries' premium U.S.-made brands and robust manufacturing capabilities, Walter Surface Technologies aims to expand its product offerings. Greenfield Industries Inc., a US-based manufacturer, specializes in producing power wood bits.

Major players in the woodworking router bits market are Makita Corporation, Eagle America Inc., C.M.T. Utensili S.p.A., Rockler Companies Inc., Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, Axminster Tools & Machinery Ltd., Kyocera Precision Components Inc., Festool GmbH, Freud S.p.A., Amana Tool Corporation Inc., Dimar Group Ltd., Leitz GmbH & Co. KG, Ronix Tools International, MLCS Woodworking Inc., Whiteside Machine Company Inc., Diablo Tools, Infinity Cutting Tools Inc., RIDGID Tools, Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd., and Yash Tooling System.

North America was the largest region in the woodworking router bits market in 2024. The regions covered in woodworking router bits report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the woodworking router bits market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Woodworking router bits are specialized cutting tools designed to work with a router for shaping, cutting, and hollowing out wood. They come in different types, including straight, flush trim, and round-over bits, which allow for precise detailing, edging, and joinery. These router bits are crucial for creating decorative edges, grooves, and intricate woodworking designs.

The primary types of woodworking router bits include rabbeting bits, door or window-making router bits, flush trim router bits, edge-making router bits, grooving router bits, slot-making router bits, spiral router bits, straight router bits, and other specialized varieties. A rabbeting bit is a specific router bit used to cut precise L-shaped recesses in wood, ensuring strong and seamless joinery for cabinetry, doors, and furniture. These bits are made from various materials such as carbide, high-speed steel (HSS), diamond, and ceramic, and come in different shank types such as straight, spiral, bullnose, and dovetail. They are used by a variety of end users in industries such as furniture manufacturing, construction, and more.

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The woodworking router bits market consists of sales of round-over bits, chamfer bits, flush trim bits, and edge profile bits. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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