Eastern Asia: Knife And Scissors Market 2025

Knife And Scissors Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian knife and scissors market declined remarkably to $X in 2021, falling by -24% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Knife And Scissors Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, knife and scissors production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Knife And Scissors Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

Knife and scissors exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, growing by 25% compared with the year before. Total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +100.9% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 55%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, knife and scissors exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports 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. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +74.0% 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, resulting at X tons, which was near 96% of total exports in 2021. The following exporters - Japan (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) - each recorded a 3.1% share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the knives, scissors and blades exports, with a CAGR of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Japan (+3.5%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest knife and scissors supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 7.6% 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. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+4.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 31% 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China ($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 (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Knife And Scissors Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of knives, scissors and blades were imported in Eastern Asia; with an increase of 7.6% compared with 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, knife and scissors imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented roughly 77% of total imports in 2021. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 10% share, followed by China (6.2%) and Hong Kong SAR (5.7%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +4.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest knife and scissors importing markets in Eastern Asia were Japan ($X), South Korea ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 86% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, South Korea, with a CAGR of +6.3%, saw 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 import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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