Folding knives imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of folding knives by the United States reached $268.2 million in 2024 (51.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 216 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 3% 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 | $268.2M | 51.0K t |
| 2023 | $260.3M | 52.2K t |
| 2022 | $309.2M | 53.9K t |
| 2021 | $324.3M | 59.2K t |
| 2020 | $233.1M | 28.2K t |
| 2019 | $242.6M | 28.0K t |
| 2018 | $257.2M | 31.3K t |
| 2017 | $229.2M | 27.4K t |
Where the United States imports folding knives from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $143.4M | 54% |
| Vietnam | $39.5M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $34.9M | 13% |
| Switzerland | $10.9M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $8.4M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $6.3M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $6.0M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 1.8% |
| Canada | $3.8M | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $3.6M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.26 per kg, 24% below the world average of $6.89, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Folding knives exports from the United States
Exports of folding knives by the United States reached $60.6 million in 2024 (12.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 149 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (21%), Germany (14%), Australia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $12.9M | 21% |
| Germany | $8.3M | 14% |
| Australia | $5.8M | 9.6% |
| Mexico | $3.5M | 5.8% |
| Poland | $3.3M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| France | $2.3M | 3.7% |
| Norway | $1.8M | 2.9% |
| Finland | $1.2M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States folding knives imports (HS 8211.93): 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 8211.93: Knives: with cutting blades, (having other than fixed blades), serrated or not, excluding knives and blades of heading no. 8208.
Common questions
What is the value of folding knives imported by the United States?
The United States imported folding knives worth $268.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 216 countries worldwide, with 33% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply folding knives to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($143.4 million), followed by Vietnam (15%) and Taiwan (13%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of folding knives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.26 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $6.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of folding knives to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $229.2 million in 2017 to $268.2 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $324.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $265.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export folding knives?
Yes. The United States exported $60.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Germany and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $207.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for folding knives?
The HS code for folding knives is subheading 8211.93. 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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