Northern America: Knife And Scissors Market 2025

Knife And Scissors Market Size in Northern America

For the fifth consecutive year, the North American knife and scissors market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 22% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Knife And Scissors Production in Northern America

In value terms, knife and scissors production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 5.9%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Knife And Scissors Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, exports of knives, scissors and blades in Northern America skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 28% against the year before. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +73.4% against 2018 indices. 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. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 92% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), generating a 7.9% share of total exports.

Exports from the United States increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+8.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +8.3% from 2012-2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest knife and scissors supplier in Northern America, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports.

In the United States, knife and scissors exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 30%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.3%).

Knife And Scissors Imports

Imports in Northern America

Knife and scissors imports surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 40% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, knife and scissors imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 95% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), making up a 5.4% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the knives, scissors and blades imports, with a CAGR of +14.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the United States (+8.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Canada (-8.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported knives, scissors and blades in Northern America, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States stood at +5.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -11.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price decreased by -3.9%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+0.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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