Greece: Knife And Scissors Market 2024

Knife And Scissors Market Size in Greece

In 2023, the Greek knife and scissors market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption saw a prominent expansion. Knife and scissors consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Knife And Scissors Exports

Exports from Greece

Knife and scissors exports from Greece contracted markedly to X units in 2023, reducing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. 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 units. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, knife and scissors exports rose rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X units), Hungary (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main destinations of knife and scissors exports from Greece, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for knife and scissors exported from Greece worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Hungary, Cyprus, Poland, Estonia, Bulgaria, Belgium, France, Slovakia, Germany and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Estonia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average knife and scissors export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Estonia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Knife And Scissors Imports

Imports into Greece

For the fourth consecutive year, Greece recorded growth in overseas purchases of knives, scissors and blades, which increased by X% to X units in 2023. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, knife and scissors imports dropped slightly to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of knife and scissors to Greece, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, knife and scissors imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), ninefold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of knives, scissors and blades to Greece, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average knife and scissors import price stood at $X per unit in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform