Kitchen knives imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $20.1 million of kitchen knives in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $20.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 849 t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 783 t |
| 2018 | $15.2M | 756 t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 1.8K t |
Where Israel imports kitchen knives from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Switzerland (19%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.4M | 42% |
| Switzerland | $3.8M | 19% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| United States | $1.1M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $960K | 4.8% |
| Portugal | $477K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $465K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $424K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $403K | 2% |
Product types under HS 8211
| 8211.92 | Knives: having fixed cutting blades, (other than table knives), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208 | 53% |
| 8211.93 | Knives: with cutting blades, (having other than fixed blades), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208 | 16% |
| 8211.10 | Knives: with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), sets of assorted articles, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208 | 15% |
| 8211.91 | Knives: table knives, having fixed cutting blades, serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208 | 13% |
| 8211.94 | Blades: cutting, serrated or not, excluding those of heading no. 8208 | 3.2% |
| 8211.95 | Knives: with handles of base metal | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.50 per kg, 31% above the world average of $10.29. 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.
Kitchen knives exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported kitchen knives worth $1.7 million (70 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (24%), Singapore (15%), Mexico (13%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $406K | 24% |
| Singapore | $264K | 15% |
| Mexico | $221K | 13% |
| Germany | $179K | 10% |
| China | $175K | 10% |
| Switzerland | $107K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $67K | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $41K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $27K | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $25K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no. 8208, and blades therefore.
Common questions
What is the value of kitchen knives imported by Israel?
Israel imported kitchen knives worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen knives to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Switzerland (19%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 617% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen knives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.50 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $10.29 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of kitchen knives to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2021 at $21.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export kitchen knives?
Yes. Israel exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Singapore and Mexico. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for kitchen knives?
The HS code for kitchen knives is heading 8211. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 8211.92 (53% of the value) and 8211.93 (16%). 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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