Kitchen knife sets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $23.4 million of kitchen knife sets in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 202 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $37.3 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 | $23.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $37.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $31.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $25.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $28.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 1.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports kitchen knife sets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.8M | 89% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 6% |
| Japan | $315K | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $191K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $139K | 0.6% |
| France | $117K | 0.5% |
| United States | $112K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $98K | 0.4% |
| Slovakia | $45K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $42K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.75 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 the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported kitchen knife sets worth $1.3 million (121 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (27%), Ghana (9%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $361K | 27% |
| Ghana | $117K | 8.9% |
| United States | $103K | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $101K | 7.7% |
| Australia | $83K | 6.3% |
| Qatar | $63K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $62K | 4.7% |
| Canada | $40K | 3.1% |
| France | $39K | 3% |
| Tunisia | $32K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported kitchen knife sets worth $23.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 202 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen knife sets to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($20.8 million), followed by Germany (6%) and Japan (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 433% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen knife sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.75 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $10.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of kitchen knife sets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $23.4 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2021 at $37.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export kitchen knife sets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Ghana and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $22.1 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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