Germany: Clasp Knife Market 2024

Clasp Knife Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German clasp knife market increased by 6.7% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Clasp Knife Exports

Exports from Germany

Clasp knife exports from Germany fell modestly to X units in 2022, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +62.7% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, clasp knife exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Austria (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main destinations of clasp knife exports from Germany, with a combined 32% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United States, Spain, Belgium, the UK, Hungary and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +10.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Austria ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for clasp knife exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 31% of total exports. Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, the UK, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 50%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +16.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average clasp knife export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 14%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clasp Knife Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X units of clasp knives were imported into Germany; growing by 5% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 17%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, clasp knife imports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +61.7% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest clasp knife supplier to Germany, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, clasp knife imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+2.5% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest clasp knife suppliers to Germany, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +7.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average clasp knife import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -3.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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