Israel: Knife And Scissors Market 2025

Knife And Scissors Market Size in Israel

The Israeli knife and scissors market amounted to $X in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +47.0% against 2019 indices. Knife and scissors consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Knife And Scissors Production in Israel

In value terms, knife and scissors production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +19.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Knife And Scissors Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, overseas shipments of knives, scissors and blades decreased by -0.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 142%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, knife and scissors exports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 143%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), the United States (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of knife and scissors exports from Israel, with a combined 77% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +134.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for knife and scissors exported from Israel were the United States ($X), Russia ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 75% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +222.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average knife and scissors export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -16.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 73% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined notably in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Knife And Scissors Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, knife and scissors imports into Israel skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 60% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% 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 +61.8% against 2019 indices. 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 Israel, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, knife and scissors imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (X tons), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +12.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+8.0% per year) and Japan (+11.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of knives, scissors and blades to Israel, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +13.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+10.2% per year) and Spain (-1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average knife and scissors import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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