Food industry blades trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in food industry blades was worth $400.2 million in 2024, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017, and up 5% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $400.2M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $382.9M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $368.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $376.9M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $312.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $327.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $316.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $273.4M | 9.6K t |
Top food industry blades exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (29%), the United States (16%) and China (12%). 135 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 57%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $117.8M | 29% |
| United States | $63.1M | 16% |
| China | $46.2M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $20.0M | 5% |
| Italy | $20.0M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $19.9M | 5% |
| France | $17.1M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $10.5M | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $8.3M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $7.8M | 2% |
| Switzerland | $7.2M | 1.8% |
| Canada | $7.2M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), Germany (7%) and the Netherlands (5%). 203 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $53.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $28.1M | 7% |
| Netherlands | $20.8M | 5.2% |
| France | $19.7M | 4.9% |
| Brazil | $15.9M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $14.4M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $14.1M | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $13.8M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $13.3M | 3.3% |
| Australia | $11.4M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $9.4M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $9.3M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $35.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $82.13 per kg and China $12.94 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8208.30: Tools: knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry. HS 8208 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most food industry blades?
Germany exported $117.8 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by the United States (16%) and China (12%). In all, 135 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most food industry blades?
The United States imported $53.0 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in food industry blades?
It was worth $400.2 million in 2024, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 135 countries reported exports and 203 reported imports.
What is the average price of food industry blades per kg?
The world average declared value was about $35.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $82.13 per kg and China $12.94 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for food industry blades?
The HS code for food industry blades is subheading 8208.30, in chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8208 page.
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