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title: "PVC cutter brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the pvc cutter brands people buy. Share of Search among DeWalt, Milwaukee, Knipex, RIDGID and Rothenberger, the PVC cutter brands Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
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# PVC cutter brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?

Compare the pvc cutter brands people buy. Share of Search among DeWalt, Milwaukee, Knipex, RIDGID and Rothenberger, the PVC cutter brands Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: PVC cutter brands
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 5
- **Month measured**: Sep 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: DeWalt, 47.1%

## Which brand is most popular in search among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand?

- In September 2026, DeWalt was the most searched among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 5K branded searches, 47.1% of all searches for the five we track.
- Milwaukee is in 2nd place, 19.2 percentage points behind at 27.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand decreased from 50.4% to 47.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand increased from 26.5% to 27.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Knipex’s share of searches among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand increased from 20.1% to 22.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rothenberger’s share of searches among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand decreased from 1.3% to 0.66%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand peaked at 58.4% in November 2025 and was lowest at 42.3% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand peaked at 31.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 23.1% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Knipex’s share of searches among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand peaked at 27.1% in July 2026 and was lowest at 15.7% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RIDGID’s share of searches among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand peaked at 2.1% in July 2026 and was lowest at 1.1% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RIDGID held steady: its share of searches among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Top PVC cutter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Milwaukee, RIDGID and Rothenberger were mentioned most often, in three of the four answers. RIDGID was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three answers that gave a list. Rothenberger was second, and Knipex was third. DeWalt, which ranked first in searches, was not mentioned at all.

Brands get a higher AI rank if they are mentioned earlier in the answers that list options.

| Brand | AI rank | ChatGPT answers that named it | Google AI Overviews that named it | All answers that named it |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RIDGID | 1st | 3 of 3 | 0 of 1 | 3 of 4 |
| Rothenberger | 2nd | 3 of 3 | 0 of 1 | 3 of 4 |
| Knipex | 3rd | 2 of 3 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 4 |
| Milwaukee | 4th | 2 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 4 |
| DeWalt | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 4 |

## Every AI answer about PVC cutter brands

- Asked ChatGPT "Which PVC cutter brand should I buy in New Zealand?": 1. RIDGID, 2. Rothenberger, 3. Knipex, 4. Milwaukee
- Asked ChatGPT "What are the best PVC cutter brands in New Zealand?": 1. RIDGID, 2. Knipex, 3. Rothenberger, 4. Milwaukee
- Asked ChatGPT "What's the best PVC cutter brand in New Zealand for pipe cutting?": 1. Rothenberger, 2. RIDGID
- Searched Google, AI Overview "pvc pipe cutter": 1. Milwaukee

Not named in any answer: DeWalt.

Brands are listed in the order each answer named them. The answers were collected in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [DeWalt vs Milwaukee: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/dewalt-vs-milwaukee): 47.1% against 27.8% Share of Search.
- [DeWalt vs Knipex: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/dewalt-vs-knipex): 47.1% against 22.5% Share of Search.
- [Milwaukee vs Knipex: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/knipex-vs-milwaukee): 27.8% against 22.5% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand PVC cutter brands in September 2026?

- In September 2026, DeWalt gained share of searches among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand, from 42.3% to 47.1%.
- In September 2026, RIDGID gained share of searches among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand, from 1.2% to 2%.
- In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand, from 31.8% to 27.8%.
- In September 2026, Knipex lost share of searches among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand, from 24.2% to 22.5%.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Rothenberger in New Zealand fell 36.4% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 70 in September 2026.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | DeWalt | 47.1% | 5K | 0.0% | DeWalt |
| 2 | Milwaukee | 27.8% | 3K | -21.3% | Milwaukee |
| 3 | Knipex | 22.5% | 2.4K | -16.5% | Knipex |
| 4 | RIDGID | 2% | 210 | +50.0% | RIDGID |
| 5 | Rothenberger | 0.66% | 70 | 0.0% | Rothenberger |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | DeWalt | 4.2K | 50.4% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Milwaukee | 2.2K | 26.5% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Knipex | 1.7K | 20.1% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | RIDGID | 140 | 1.7% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Rothenberger | 110 | 1.3% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | DeWalt | 6K | 58.4% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Milwaukee | 2.5K | 23.9% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Knipex | 1.6K | 15.7% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | RIDGID | 140 | 1.4% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Rothenberger | 70 | 0.68% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | DeWalt | 4.3K | 52.4% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Milwaukee | 2.1K | 25.8% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Knipex | 1.7K | 20.1% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | RIDGID | 90 | 1.1% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Rothenberger | 40 | 0.49% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | DeWalt | 4.2K | 54.8% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Milwaukee | 1.8K | 23.1% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Knipex | 1.5K | 20% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | RIDGID | 110 | 1.4% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Rothenberger | 50 | 0.65% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | DeWalt | 4.3K | 52.1% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Milwaukee | 2.1K | 25.9% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Knipex | 1.6K | 19.5% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | RIDGID | 110 | 1.3% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Rothenberger | 90 | 1.1% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | DeWalt | 4.5K | 49.1% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Milwaukee | 2.3K | 24.8% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Knipex | 2.2K | 23.9% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | RIDGID | 140 | 1.5% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Rothenberger | 70 | 0.77% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | DeWalt | 4.2K | 49.7% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Milwaukee | 2.1K | 25% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Knipex | 1.9K | 23% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | RIDGID | 140 | 1.7% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Rothenberger | 50 | 0.59% | 5 |
| May 2026 | DeWalt | 4.3K | 44.4% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Milwaukee | 2.7K | 27.7% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Knipex | 2.5K | 25.8% | 3 |
| May 2026 | RIDGID | 140 | 1.4% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Rothenberger | 70 | 0.72% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | DeWalt | 5.3K | 47.3% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Knipex | 2.9K | 26% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Milwaukee | 2.8K | 24.9% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | RIDGID | 140 | 1.3% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Rothenberger | 70 | 0.63% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | DeWalt | 4.3K | 43.8% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Knipex | 2.7K | 27.1% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Milwaukee | 2.6K | 26.3% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | RIDGID | 210 | 2.1% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Rothenberger | 70 | 0.71% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | DeWalt | 5K | 42.3% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Milwaukee | 3.8K | 31.8% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Knipex | 2.9K | 24.2% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | RIDGID | 140 | 1.2% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Rothenberger | 70 | 0.59% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | DeWalt | 5K | 47.1% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | Milwaukee | 3K | 27.8% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | Knipex | 2.4K | 22.5% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | RIDGID | 210 | 2% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Rothenberger | 70 | 0.66% | 5 |

## What is being compared

- **DeWalt**: Measured on the search terms “dewalt” and “dewalt redemption”, summed into one figure.
- **Knipex**: Measured on the search terms “cobra knipex pliers”, “knipex”, “knipex cable stripper”, “knipex circlip pliers”, “knipex cobra”, “knipex cobra xs”, “knipex cutters”, “knipex ergostrip”, “knipex pliers”, “knipex side cutters” and “knipex tool”, summed into one figure.
- **Milwaukee**: Measured on the search terms “milwaukee tool”, “milwaukee tool bag”, “milwaukee tool box”, “milwaukee tool kit” and “milwaukee tool set”, summed into one figure.
- **RIDGID**: Measured on the search term “ridgid”.
- **Rothenberger**: Measured on the search term “rothenberger”.

- [DeWalt](/demand/nz/brands/dewalt)
- [Knipex](/demand/nz/brands/knipex)
- [Milwaukee](/demand/nz/brands/milwaukee)
- [RIDGID](/demand/nz/brands/ridgid)
- [Rothenberger](/demand/nz/brands/rothenberger)

## Methodology

- [How is the Brand Demand Index measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand?

In September 2026, DeWalt was the most searched among PVC cutter brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 5K branded searches, 47.1% of all searches for the five we track.

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