Kitchen knife sets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in kitchen knife sets was worth $593.9 million in 2024, about 56.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and up 22% 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 | $593.9M | 56.3K t |
| 2023 | $488.6M | 43.8K t |
| 2022 | $593.7M | 51.1K t |
| 2021 | $730.4M | 80.5K t |
| 2020 | $573.0M | 73.6K t |
| 2019 | $478.8M | 44.5K t |
| 2018 | $441.8M | 42.5K t |
| 2017 | $462.9M | 41.0K t |
Top kitchen knife sets exporting countries
Exports are led by China (75%), Germany (6%) and India (3%). 129 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 83%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $445.5M | 75% |
| Germany | $34.0M | 5.7% |
| India | $16.1M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $13.5M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $9.7M | 1.6% |
| France | $8.7M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $8.3M | 1.4% |
| United States | $6.6M | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $6.4M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $5.9M | 1% |
| Hungary | $3.8M | 0.7% |
| Poland | $3.5M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 42% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the United Kingdom. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 52% across 202 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $250.6M | 42% |
| Germany | $33.0M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $23.4M | 4% |
| Poland | $19.1M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $19.0M | 3.2% |
| Australia | $15.4M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $15.3M | 2.6% |
| France | $15.2M | 2.6% |
| Russia | $12.8M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $12.5M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $11.0M | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $10.2M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $31.15 per kg and Spain $2.33 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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The shipment records behind Kitchen knife sets (HS 8211.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8211.10: Knives: with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), sets of assorted articles, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208. HS 8211 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most kitchen knife sets?
China exported $445.5 million in 2024, 75% of the world total, followed by Germany (6%) and India (3%). In all, 129 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most kitchen knife sets?
The United States imported $250.6 million in 2024, 42% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three importers together take 52%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in kitchen knife sets?
It was worth $593.9 million in 2024, about 56.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $730.4 million. 129 countries reported exports and 202 reported imports.
What is the average price of kitchen knife sets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $31.15 per kg and Spain $2.33 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for kitchen knife sets?
The HS code for kitchen knife sets is subheading 8211.10, 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 8211 page.
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