Germany: Knife And Scissors Market 2025

Knife And Scissors Market Size in Germany

For the fourth consecutive year, the German knife and scissors market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 17% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Knife And Scissors Production in Germany

In value terms, knife and scissors production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Knife And Scissors Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of knives, scissors and blades exported from Germany expanded significantly to X tons, with an increase of 10% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, knife and scissors exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of knife and scissors exports from Germany, together accounting for 28% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, the United States, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Spain, the UK, Italy, Belgium, South Korea and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +9.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for knives, scissors and blades exports from Germany, comprising 17% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+16.7% per year) and France (+7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average knife and scissors export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Knife And Scissors Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, imports of knives, scissors and blades into Germany rose to X tons, with an increase of 1.9% compared with the previous year. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, knife and scissors imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of knife and scissors to Germany, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, knife and scissors imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X tons), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+6.4% per year) and Switzerland (+6.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Switzerland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest knife and scissors suppliers to Germany, together comprising 64% of total imports. Poland, Japan, France, Pakistan and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +52.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average knife and scissors import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($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 (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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