Southern Asia: Table Knife Market 2025

Table Knife Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian table knife market stood at $X in 2022, increasing by 1.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Table Knife Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, table knife production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Table Knife Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of table knives, when their volume decreased by -16.6% to X units. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 207% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, table knife exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 203% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

India prevails in exports structure, reaching X units, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2022. Pakistan (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the table knives exports, with a CAGR of +43.6% from 2012 to 2022. Pakistan (-7.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India increased by +69 percentage points.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest table knife supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 5.5% share of total exports.

In India, table knife exports increased at an average annual rate of +46.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -10.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 109% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.7%).

Table Knife Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of table knives imported in Southern Asia declined notably to X units, waning by -24.8% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, table knife imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

India prevails in imports structure, reaching X units, which was approx. 90% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Bangladesh (X units) and Pakistan (X units) - together made up 6.2% of total imports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the table knives imports, with a CAGR of +19.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bangladesh (+13.7%) and Pakistan (+9.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of India (+20 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Pakistan (-2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported table knives in Southern Asia, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India amounted to +6.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (+12.4% per year) and Pakistan (+8.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a deep contraction. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (-0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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