EU: Knife And Scissors Market 2024

Knife And Scissors Market Size in the EU

The EU knife and scissors market contracted to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Knife And Scissors Production in the EU

In value terms, knife and scissors production declined dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Knife And Scissors Exports

Exports in the EU

For the seventh year in a row, the European Union recorded growth in shipments abroad of knives, scissors and blades, which increased by X% to X units in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, knife and scissors exports contracted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units) and Germany (X units) represented the main exporters of knives, scissors and blades in 2022, accounting for approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. France (X units) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Belgium (X%), Italy (X%), Poland (X%) and Spain (X%). Austria (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest knife and scissors supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Knife And Scissors Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of knives, scissors and blades increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, knife and scissors imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units), the Netherlands (X units), France (X units), Belgium (X units) and Italy (X units) was the major importer of knives, scissors and blades in the European Union, mixing up X% of total import. Poland (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Spain (X%). The following importers - Sweden (X units), Austria (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Romania (X units), Denmark (X units) and Hungary (X units) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Poland, Belgium, Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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