Knife blades imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $38.3 million of knife blades in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 210 countries for imports of this product. That is 21% 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $31.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $37.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $38.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $34.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $35.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $34.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $37.2M | 2.5K t |
Where the United States imports knife blades from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Mexico (18%), Canada (10%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.1M | 34% |
| Mexico | $6.8M | 18% |
| Canada | $3.9M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $2.7M | 7% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 5.6% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| France | $834K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $473K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.23 per kg, 47% above the world average of $10.35. 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.
Knife blades exports from the United States
The United States exported $14.7 million of knife blades in 2024 (740 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 128 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (44%), Costa Rica (10%), Canada (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $6.5M | 44% |
| Costa Rica | $1.5M | 10% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 9% |
| Australia | $648K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $475K | 3.2% |
| China | $361K | 2.5% |
| France | $356K | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $298K | 2% |
| Thailand | $283K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $227K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States knife blades imports (HS 8211.94): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8211.94: Blades: cutting, serrated or not, excluding those of heading no. 8208.
Common questions
What is the value of knife blades imported by the United States?
The United States imported knife blades worth $38.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 210 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply knife blades to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by Mexico (18%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of knife blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.23 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $10.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knife blades to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.2 million in 2017 to $38.3 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $38.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export knife blades?
Yes. The United States exported $14.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Costa Rica and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for knife blades?
The HS code for knife blades is subheading 8211.94. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United States reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for the United States
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.