Southern Asia: Knife And Scissors Market 2025

Knife And Scissors Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian knife and scissors market expanded to $X in 2021, picking up by 4.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Knife And Scissors Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, knife and scissors production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -3.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Knife And Scissors Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of knives, scissors and blades increased by 46% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded prominent growth. 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 soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) represented the main exporter of knives, scissors and blades, creating 68% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), constituting a 31% share of total exports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the knives, scissors and blades exports, with a CAGR of +17.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Pakistan (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of India (+30 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Pakistan (-30.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the largest knife and scissors supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

In Pakistan, knife and scissors exports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 23%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+7.8%).

Knife And Scissors Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of knives, scissors and blades increased by 58% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India represented the key importer of knives, scissors and blades in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 83% of total imports in 2021. Bangladesh (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 10% share, followed by Sri Lanka (4.7%).

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the knives, scissors and blades imports, with a CAGR of +23.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Bangladesh (+21.9%) and Sri Lanka (+10.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. India (+9.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Sri Lanka saw its share reduced by -6.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported knives, scissors and blades in Southern Asia, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

In India, knife and scissors imports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (+26.4% per year) and Sri Lanka (+17.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -12.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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