Folding knives imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported folding knives worth $3.2 million (212 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | 212 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 571 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 186 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 156 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 131 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 141 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 103 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
Where Israel imports folding knives from
Most of the value came from China (29%), United States (25%), Switzerland (15%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $929K | 29% |
| United States | $797K | 25% |
| Switzerland | $486K | 15% |
| Germany | $294K | 9.3% |
| Japan | $225K | 7.1% |
| Hong Kong | $62K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $45K | 1.4% |
| France | $44K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $34K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.92 per kg, 117% above the world average of $6.89. 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.
Folding knives exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported folding knives worth $344 thousand (23 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (31%), China (21%), Mexico (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $108K | 31% |
| China | $73K | 21% |
| Mexico | $67K | 19% |
| Germany | $52K | 15% |
| Czech Republic | $24K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 2.9% |
| Jordan | $3K | 0.9% |
| Guatemala | $2K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.3% |
| Iceland | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel folding knives imports (HS 8211.93): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8211.93: Knives: with cutting blades, (having other than fixed blades), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208.
Common questions
What is the value of folding knives imported by Israel?
Israel imported folding knives worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 212 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply folding knives to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($929 thousand), followed by the United States (25%) and Switzerland (15%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 691% on the year.
What is the average import price of folding knives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.92 per kg in 2024, 117% above the world average of $6.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of folding knives to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Israel also export folding knives?
Yes. Israel exported $344 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, China and Mexico. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for folding knives?
The HS code for folding knives is subheading 8211.93. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Israel, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for Israel
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.