MENA: Clasp Knife Market 2025

Clasp Knife Market Size in MENA

The MENA's clasp knife market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Clasp Knife Production in MENA

In value terms, clasp knife production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 139%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Clasp Knife Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, exports of clasp knives in MENA amounted to X units, increasing by 5.6% compared with 2021. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 248% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, clasp knife exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 113%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, recording X units, which was approx. 90% of total exports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X units), Israel (X units) and Oman (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to clasp knife exports from Turkey stood at +29.2%. At the same time, Israel (+36.1%), Oman (+28.9%) and the United Arab Emirates (+9.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +36.1% from 2012-2022. Turkey (+23 p.p.) and Israel (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -10.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest clasp knife supplier in MENA, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 11% share.

In Turkey, clasp knife exports increased at an average annual rate of +22.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (+34.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+6.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per unit, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 16%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Israel ($X per unit), while Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (-1.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Clasp Knife Imports

Imports in MENA

Clasp knife imports surged to X units in 2022, jumping by 22% on the year before. Total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 +62.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 34%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clasp knife imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Israel (X units), distantly followed by Turkey (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units), Iraq (X units) and Egypt (X units) represented the main importers of clasp knives, together creating 78% of total imports. Iran (X units), Algeria (X units), Kuwait (X units), Qatar (X units), Morocco (X units), Tunisia (X units) and Libya (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +56.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Israel ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 68% of total imports. Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Iran, Qatar, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Among the main importing countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of +28.2%, saw 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

The import price in MENA stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -39.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Egypt ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (+14.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform