Kitchen blades imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of kitchen blades by Egypt reached $2.8 million in 2024 (327 tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $13.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.8M | 327 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 519 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 462 t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports kitchen blades from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 89% |
| Turkey | $70K | 2.5% |
| France | $62K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $47K | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $29K | 1% |
| Spain | $26K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $18K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.59 per kg, 47% below the world average of $16.16, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt kitchen blades imports (HS 8211.92): 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 8211.92: Knives: having fixed cutting blades, (other than table knives), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208.
Common questions
What is the value of kitchen blades imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported kitchen blades worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 327 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen blades to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.59 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $16.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of kitchen blades to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2020 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for kitchen blades?
The HS code for kitchen blades is subheading 8211.92. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8211 page.
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