MENA: Knife And Scissors Market 2025

Knife And Scissors Market Size in MENA

In 2021, the MENA's knife and scissors market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Knife And Scissors Production in MENA

In value terms, knife and scissors production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Knife And Scissors Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2021, approx. X tons of knives, scissors and blades were exported in MENA; growing by 95% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, knife and scissors exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 78% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Israel (7.3%).

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +15.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Israel (+28.8%) and the United Arab Emirates (+6.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +28.8% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkey and Israel increased by +17 and +5.1 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the largest knife and scissors supplier in MENA, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

In Turkey, knife and scissors exports expanded at an average annual rate of +16.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (+29.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 26%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+0.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Knife And Scissors Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2021, imports of knives, scissors and blades in MENA stood at X tons, increasing by 4.1% on 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 27%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, knife and scissors imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +33.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Israel (X tons) was the major importer of knives, scissors and blades in MENA, mixing up 78% of total import. Morocco (X tons), Libya (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported knives, scissors and blades in MENA, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a 12% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, knife and scissors imports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-4.8% per year) and Israel (+8.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. As a result, import price reached 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 Israel ($X per ton), while Djibouti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (+10.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform