Middle East: Knife And Scissors Market 2025

Knife And Scissors Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern knife and scissors market declined modestly to $X in 2021, dropping by -1.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a deep setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Knife And Scissors Production in the Middle East

In value terms, knife and scissors production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 43%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Knife And Scissors Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Knife and scissors exports soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 100% on 2020 figures. In general, 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. Overall, exports showed 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 largest exporter of knives, scissors and blades in the Middle East, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 79% of total exports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Israel (X tons). All these countries together took near 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to knife and scissors exports from Turkey stood at +15.7%. 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 the Middle East, with a CAGR of +28.8% from 2012-2021. While the share of Turkey (+10 p.p.) and Israel (+4.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates (-10.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the largest knife and scissors supplier in the Middle East, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey amounted to +16.2%. 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

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a 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 the Middle East

Knife and scissors imports expanded to X tons in 2021, surging by 4.8% against 2020. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure 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 modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% 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 +36.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Israel (X tons) represented roughly 87% of total imports in 2021. Yemen (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported knives, scissors and blades in the Middle East, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a 14% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, knife and scissors imports increased 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 the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 14% 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.

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 ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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