Netherlands: Table Knife Market 2025

Table Knife Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch table knife market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +47.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Table Knife Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, table knife production shrank rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 289% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Table Knife Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, exports of table knives from the Netherlands totaled X units, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table knife exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 131%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units) and Belgium (X units) were the main destinations of table knife exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 55% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +28.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for table knife exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 54% share of total exports. Italy, Poland, Spain, Austria, Sweden, the UK, Portugal, Romania and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +24.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average table knife export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Knife Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of table knives increased by 19% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 106% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, table knife imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 124% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest table knife supplier to the Netherlands, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, table knife imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), sixfold. Vietnam (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+26.8% per year) and Vietnam (+6.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table knives to the Netherlands, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+18.8% per year) and Vietnam (+3.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table knife import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 26%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (-2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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