Kitchen knives imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported kitchen knives worth $2.4 million (164 tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.8 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 | $2.4M | 164 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 142 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 265 t |
| 2021 | $988K | 199 t |
| 2020 | $655K | 109 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 375 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 416 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 320 t |
Where Lebanon imports kitchen knives from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+803% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 57% |
| Switzerland | $202K | 8.4% |
| Portugal | $126K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $101K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $94K | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $86K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $79K | 3.3% |
| France | $62K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $55K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $46K | 1.9% |
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 | 46% |
| 8211.91 | Knives: table knives, having fixed cutting blades, serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208 | 32% |
| 8211.10 | Knives: with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), sets of assorted articles, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208 | 8.6% |
| 8211.93 | Knives: with cutting blades, (having other than fixed blades), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208 | 7% |
| 8211.94 | Blades: cutting, serrated or not, excluding those of heading no. 8208 | 5.3% |
| 8211.95 | Knives: with handles of base metal | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.67 per kg, 43% 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.
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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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported kitchen knives worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 164 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen knives to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Switzerland (8%) and Portugal (5%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 803% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen knives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.67 per kg in 2024, 43% 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 Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2018 at $3.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for kitchen knives?
The HS code for kitchen knives is heading 8211. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8211.92 (46% of the value) and 8211.91 (32%). 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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