Asia: Knife And Scissors Market 2025

Knife And Scissors Market Size in Asia

In 2021, the Asian knife and scissors market decreased by -12.1% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Knife And Scissors Production in Asia

In value terms, knife and scissors production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Knife And Scissors Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2021, the amount of knives, scissors and blades exported in Asia skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 27% compared with the year before. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +102.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, knife and scissors exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +74.7% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 92% of total exports in 2021. Thailand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to knife and scissors exports from China stood at +3.9%. At the same time, Thailand (+32.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +32.3% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Thailand increased by +1.6 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest knife and scissors supplier in Asia, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 0.8% share of total exports.

In China, knife and scissors exports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Thailand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.9%).

Knife And Scissors Imports

Imports in Asia

For the third year in a row, Asia recorded growth in overseas purchases of knives, scissors and blades, which increased by 23% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, knife and scissors imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of knives, scissors and blades, namely Indonesia, Thailand, India, South Korea, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Iraq, Turkey, Iran, Vietnam and Taiwan (Chinese), represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +23.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest knife and scissors importing markets in Asia were Japan ($X), South Korea ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising 41% of total imports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Iraq, Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam and Iran, which together accounted for a further 31%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Iraq, with a CAGR of +20.1%, 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

In 2021, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 7.7%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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