Benelux: Knife And Scissors Market 2025

Knife And Scissors Market Size in Benelux

After two years of decline, the Benelux knife and scissors market increased by 55% to $X in 2021. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Knife And Scissors Production in Benelux

In value terms, knife and scissors production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 103% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Knife And Scissors Exports

Exports in Benelux

Knife and scissors exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, jumping by 16% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 +66.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 32%. 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +124.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) was the largest exporter of knives, scissors and blades, committing 71% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), achieving a 29% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the knives, scissors and blades exports, with a CAGR of +7.3% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-1.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+18 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-18.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest knife and scissors supplier in Benelux, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands amounted to +3.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.6%).

Knife And Scissors Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, knife and scissors imports in Benelux soared to X tons, increasing by 33% compared with 2020. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 +65.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, knife and scissors imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +91.1% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) was the key importer of knives, scissors and blades, generating 65% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a 33% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +6.8%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported knives, scissors and blades in Benelux, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to +8.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform