Pakistan: Knife And Scissors Market 2025

Knife And Scissors Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani knife and scissors market totaled $X in 2021, with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -3.7% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Knife And Scissors Production in Pakistan

In value terms, knife and scissors production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -3.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 47%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Knife And Scissors Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, the amount of knives, scissors and blades exported from Pakistan soared to X tons, with an increase of 32% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached 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 posted a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for knife and scissors exports from Pakistan, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, knife and scissors exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-1.8% per year) and Germany (+9.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for knives, scissors and blades exports from Pakistan, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +10.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+16.3% per year) and the UK (+18.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average knife and scissors export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.3% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, knife and scissors export price increased by +109.9% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Knife And Scissors Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, the amount of knives, scissors and blades imported into Pakistan skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 65% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 81%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, knife and scissors imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of knife and scissors to Pakistan, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, knife and scissors imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +16.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+44.6% per year) and Switzerland (-33.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of knives, scissors and blades to Pakistan, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +22.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+32.2% per year) and Switzerland (-26.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average knife and scissors import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -11% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 31%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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