Kitchen knife sets imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.3 million of kitchen knife sets in 2024 (250 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 54% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.2 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 | $3.3M | 250 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 371 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 126 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 342 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 353 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 347 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 344 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 336 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports kitchen knife sets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 60% |
| Brazil | $886K | 27% |
| United States | $212K | 6.4% |
| Spain | $88K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $73K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $10K | 0.3% |
| France | $9K | 0.3% |
| India | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.21 per kg, 25% 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.
Kitchen knife sets exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of kitchen knife sets by Saudi Arabia reached $1.0 million in 2024 (22 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Qatar accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $1.0M | 99% |
| Burkina Faso | $4K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.1% |
| Jordan | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported kitchen knife sets worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 250 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen knife sets to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Brazil (27%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 979% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen knife sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.21 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $10.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of kitchen knife sets to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export kitchen knife sets?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Burkina Faso and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 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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