Food industry blades exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of food industry blades by the United States reached $63.1 million in 2024 (769 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 135 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63.1M | 769 t |
| 2023 | $62.7M | 785 t |
| 2022 | $58.4M | 845 t |
| 2021 | $53.0M | 895 t |
| 2020 | $42.2M | 767 t |
| 2019 | $43.5M | 700 t |
| 2018 | $38.2M | 669 t |
| 2017 | $37.0M | 694 t |
Where the United States exports food industry blades to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (13%), Germany (12%), Mexico (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $8.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 12% |
| Mexico | $7.5M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 6.4% |
| Australia | $3.3M | 5.2% |
| Brazil | $3.3M | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $1.8M | 2.9% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $82.14 per kg, 130% above the world average of $35.77. 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.
Food industry blades imports to the United States
The United States imported $53.0 million of food industry blades in 2024 (725 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 203 countries. Most of the value came from Germany (37%), China (15%), Canada (12%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $19.7M | 37% |
| China | $7.7M | 15% |
| Canada | $6.4M | 12% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 6.3% |
| Denmark | $2.5M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $992K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States food industry blades exports (HS 8208.30): 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 8208.30: Tools: knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry.
Common questions
What is the value of food industry blades exported by the United States?
The United States exported food industry blades worth $63.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 769 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 135 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy food industry blades from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Mexico (12%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 131 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average export price of food industry blades per kg?
The average declared export value was about $82.14 per kg in 2024, 130% above the world average of $35.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of food industry blades from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $37.0 million in 2017 to $63.1 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $49.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import food industry blades?
Yes. The United States imported $53.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Canada. That compares with exports of $63.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for food industry blades?
The HS code for food industry blades is subheading 8208.30. 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 8208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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