Table knives imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $10.7 million of table knives in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 209 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.0 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 | $10.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 988 t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 973 t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports table knives from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 56% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 18% |
| France | $868K | 8.1% |
| Brazil | $399K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $364K | 3.4% |
| United States | $236K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $167K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $166K | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $148K | 1.4% |
| India | $72K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.75 per kg, close to the world average of $8.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Table knives exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.7 million of table knives in 2024 (114 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. The largest buyer markets were United States (25%), Netherlands (19%), China (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Serbia grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $435K | 25% |
| Netherlands | $321K | 19% |
| China | $138K | 8.1% |
| Ireland | $125K | 7.3% |
| France | $103K | 6% |
| Germany | $42K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $38K | 2.2% |
| Serbia | $34K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $33K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported table knives worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 209 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply table knives to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Vietnam (18%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 341% on the year.
What is the average import price of table knives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.75 per kg in 2024, 13% below 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 the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export table knives?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 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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