Kitchen knife sets imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of kitchen knife sets by the United States reached $250.6 million in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 202 countries for imports of this product. That is 66% more than in 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 | $250.6M | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $150.9M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $203.4M | 16.0K t |
| 2021 | $250.9M | 39.8K t |
| 2020 | $205.2M | 41.1K t |
| 2019 | $138.9M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $111.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $156.9M | 8.8K t |
Where the United States imports kitchen knife sets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $223.1M | 89% |
| India | $15.8M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 0.8% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $837K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $744K | 0.3% |
| France | $475K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $410K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $343K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.47 per kg, 75% above the world average of $10.55. 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 knife sets exports from the United States
The United States exported $6.6 million of kitchen knife sets in 2024 (306 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 129 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (46%), Mexico (15%), Argentina (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3.1M | 47% |
| Mexico | $994K | 15% |
| Argentina | $421K | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $212K | 3.2% |
| Qatar | $193K | 2.9% |
| Chile | $172K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $112K | 1.7% |
| Bahamas | $107K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $102K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $101K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported kitchen knife sets worth $250.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 202 countries worldwide, with 42% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen knife sets to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($223.1 million), followed by India (6%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen knife sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.47 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $10.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of kitchen knife sets to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $156.9 million in 2017 to $250.6 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2021 at $250.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $183.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export kitchen knife sets?
Yes. The United States exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Argentina. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $244.0 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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