CIS: Clasp Knife Market 2025

Clasp Knife Market Size in CIS

The CIS clasp knife market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -4.2% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +60.7% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Clasp Knife Production in CIS

In value terms, clasp knife production contracted significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 257%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Clasp Knife Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of clasp knives, when their volume decreased by -14% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 229%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, clasp knife exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia represented the largest exporter of clasp knives in the CIS, with the volume of exports amounting to X units, which was approx. 79% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X units), generating an 18% share of total exports. Armenia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to clasp knife exports from Russia stood at +51.1%. At the same time, Armenia (+145.6%) and Belarus (+56.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Armenia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +145.6% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belarus and Armenia increased by +4.6 and +2.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest clasp knife supplier in the CIS, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at +23.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+41.6% per year) and Armenia (+60.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 9.4%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per unit), while Belarus ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (-9.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Clasp Knife Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, purchases abroad of clasp knives increased by 25% to X units, rising for the seventh consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, clasp knife imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia dominates imports structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. 93% of total imports in 2022. Kazakhstan (X units) held a little share of total imports.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the clasp knives imports, with a CAGR of +16.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Russia increased by +4.9 percentage points.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clasp knives in the CIS, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia totaled +5.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -31.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 20%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per unit), while Russia amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+6.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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