Table knives imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of table knives by Saudi Arabia reached $3.4 million in 2024 (185 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 9% from 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 | $3.4M | 185 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 207 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 206 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 123 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 340 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 394 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 258 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 269 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports table knives from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 60% |
| Turkey | $357K | 11% |
| Pakistan | $232K | 6.9% |
| Portugal | $225K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $196K | 5.8% |
| France | $70K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $68K | 2% |
| Vietnam | $55K | 1.6% |
| United States | $38K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.26 per kg, 106% above the world average of $8.87. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia table knives imports (HS 8211.91): 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 8211.91: Knives: table knives, having fixed cutting blades, serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208.
Common questions
What is the value of table knives imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported table knives worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 185 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply table knives to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Pakistan (7%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of table knives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.26 per kg in 2024, 106% above the world average of $8.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of table knives to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for table knives?
The HS code for table knives is subheading 8211.91. 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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