Argentina: Knife And Scissors Market 2025

Knife And Scissors Market Size in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian knife and scissors market increased by 48% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +51.0% against 2019 indices. Knife and scissors consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Knife And Scissors Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, approx. X tons of knives, scissors and blades were exported from Argentina; with an increase of 45% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 181% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, knife and scissors exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons) were the main destinations of knife and scissors exports from Argentina, with a combined 72% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Uruguay, Panama, Germany and Paraguay, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +36.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Chile ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for knife and scissors exported from Argentina worldwide, together comprising 62% of total exports. These countries were followed by Uruguay, Bolivia, Spain, Panama and Paraguay, which together accounted for a further 7.2%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +25.3%, saw 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 2021, the average knife and scissors export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 48% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 148%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+28.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Knife And Scissors Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, overseas purchases of knives, scissors and blades were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, knife and scissors imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +52.6% against 2019 indices. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of knife and scissors to Argentina, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, knife and scissors imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+7.6% per year) and Pakistan (+6.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Brazil ($X) and Pakistan ($X) appeared to be the largest knife and scissors suppliers to Argentina, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +7.1%, recorded 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 average knife and scissors import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 13%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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