Kitchen knife sets imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of kitchen knife sets by Turkey reached $4.7 million in 2024 (546 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 29% more than in 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 | $4.7M | 546 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 317 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 355 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 375 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 320 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 182 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 291 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 293 t |
Where Turkey imports kitchen knife sets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 83% |
| Germany | $306K | 6.5% |
| Switzerland | $174K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $89K | 1.9% |
| Romania | $50K | 1.1% |
| France | $43K | 0.9% |
| Latvia | $21K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $15K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $13K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.61 per kg, close to the world average of $10.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Kitchen knife sets exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.7 million of kitchen knife sets in 2024 (220 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (8%), Germany (7%), Australia (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 21%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $133K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $125K | 7.3% |
| Australia | $98K | 5.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $95K | 5.5% |
| Georgia | $88K | 5.2% |
| Iraq | $88K | 5.1% |
| Serbia | $84K | 4.9% |
| Cyprus | $73K | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $73K | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $45K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey imported kitchen knife sets worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 546 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen knife sets to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Germany (6%) and Switzerland (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen knife sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.61 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $10.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of kitchen knife sets to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export kitchen knife sets?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Germany and Australia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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