Kitchen knife sets imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported kitchen knife sets worth $2.1 million (126 tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.0 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 | $2.1M | 126 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 187 t |
| 2022 | $826K | 191 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 219 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 300 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 235 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 441 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 347 t |
Where Egypt imports kitchen knife sets from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 89% |
| Spain | $78K | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $62K | 3% |
| Turkey | $45K | 2.2% |
| France | $31K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $20K | 1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.35 per kg, 55% above the world average of $10.55. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt kitchen knife sets imports (HS 8211.10): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of kitchen knife sets imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported kitchen knife sets worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 126 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen knife sets to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Spain (4%) and Brazil (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 649% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen knife sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.35 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $10.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of kitchen knife sets to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2020 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for kitchen knife sets?
The HS code for kitchen knife sets is subheading 8211.10. 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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