Kitchen knives imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported kitchen knives worth $24.6 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 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 | $24.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 872 t |
| 2018 | $14.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Turkey imports kitchen knives from
Most of the value came from China (42%), Germany (28%), Switzerland (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.3M | 42% |
| Germany | $6.8M | 28% |
| Switzerland | $2.3M | 9.2% |
| South Korea | $768K | 3.1% |
| United States | $719K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $608K | 2.5% |
| France | $476K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $444K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $299K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $287K | 1.2% |
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 | 31% |
| 8211.10 | Knives: with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), sets of assorted articles, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208 | 19% |
| 8211.94 | Blades: cutting, serrated or not, excluding those of heading no. 8208 | 19% |
| 8211.93 | Knives: with cutting blades, (having other than fixed blades), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208 | 17% |
| 8211.91 | Knives: table knives, having fixed cutting blades, serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208 | 14% |
| 8211.95 | Knives: with handles of base metal | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.19 per kg, 28% 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.
Kitchen knives exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported kitchen knives worth $10.4 million (712 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (11%), United Kingdom (8%), Russia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $877K | 8.4% |
| Russia | $767K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $682K | 6.6% |
| United States | $515K | 5% |
| Kazakhstan | $494K | 4.8% |
| Australia | $379K | 3.6% |
| Cyprus | $356K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $350K | 3.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $346K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 Turkey?
Turkey imported kitchen knives worth $24.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen knives to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Germany (28%) and Switzerland (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen knives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.19 per kg in 2024, 28% 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 Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $24.6 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export kitchen knives?
Yes. Turkey exported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for kitchen knives?
The HS code for kitchen knives is heading 8211. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8211.92 (31% of the value) and 8211.10 (19%). 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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