Knife blades imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported knife blades worth $2.1 million (476 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | 476 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 183 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 546 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 370 t |
| 2020 | $926K | 112 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 97 t |
| 2018 | $687K | 65 t |
| 2017 | $705K | 76 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports knife blades from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Japan (33%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $739K | 35% |
| Japan | $697K | 33% |
| United States | $178K | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 3.5% |
| France | $59K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $58K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $58K | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $44K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $30K | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $25K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.46 per kg, 57% below the world average of $10.35, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia knife blades imports (HS 8211.94): 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 8211.94: Blades: cutting, serrated or not, excluding those of heading no. 8208.
Common questions
What is the value of knife blades imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported knife blades worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 476 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply knife blades to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($739 thousand), followed by Japan (33%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of knife blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.46 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $10.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knife blades to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $704 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 202%. The peak was 2022 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for knife blades?
The HS code for knife blades is subheading 8211.94. 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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