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Saudi Arabia: Cutting Blade Market 2025

Cutting Blade Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2021, the Saudi cutting blade market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed temperate growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cutting Blade Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, overseas shipments of knives and cutting blades (for machines or for mechanical appliances) increased by 53% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 393% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, cutting blade exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 145%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of cutting blade exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined 79% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +197.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for knives and cutting blades (for machines or for mechanical appliances) exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +45.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+133.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-22.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cutting blade export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -15.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Egypt (+86.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cutting Blade Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, purchases abroad of knives and cutting blades (for machines or for mechanical appliances) increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cutting blade imports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a slight expansion 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, imports increased by +105.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of cutting blade imports to Saudi Arabia, together comprising 45% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +22.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X) were the largest cutting blade suppliers to Saudi Arabia, together comprising 55% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Japan and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 18%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +19.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cutting blade import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -27.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 74%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

China constituted the country with the largest volume of cutting blade consumption, comprising approx. 28% of total volume. Moreover, cutting blade consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with an 8.3% share.
China constituted the country with the largest volume of cutting blade production, comprising approx. 33% of total volume. Moreover, cutting blade production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.3% share.
In value terms, China, the United States and Germany were the largest cutting blade suppliers to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 54% share of total imports.
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates remains the key foreign market for cutting blade exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 9.1% share.
In 2020, the average cutting blade export price amounted to $11,610 per ton, with a decrease of -9% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average cutting blade import price amounted to $9,583 per ton, which is down by -16.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cutting blade market in Saudi Arabia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 25736043 - Knives and cutting blades for machines or for mechanical appliances for working metal
  • Prodcom 25736045 - Knives and cutting blades for machines or for mechanical appliances for working wood
  • Prodcom 25736053 -
  • Prodcom 25736055 -
  • Prodcom 25736063 - Knives and cutting blades for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines (excluding coulters for ploughs, discs for harrows)
  • Prodcom 25736065 - Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances

Country coverage:

  • Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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