82083000 - Knives and cutting blades - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry is highly concentrated. 🇺🇸 United States captures 43.9% of imports (€82.9M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (20.3%). With an HHI of 2715, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (26.9%, €102.9M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇳 China.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 29.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-3.3%) and exports stable (1.4%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry (NC8 82083000) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 43.9% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry?

The extra-EU trade balance for Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry (NC8 82083000) is €193.1M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €188.9M, exports: €382.0M).

How much does the EU import of Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry?

The EU imported €188.9M of Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry (NC8 82083000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 4.8M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry?

The weighted average import price of Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry (NC8 82083000) is €39.27/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry?

The leading EU member state importer of Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry (NC8 82083000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 29.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-3.3%) and exports stable (1.4%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇺🇸 United States	€82.9M	43.9%	961K kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€38.4M	20.3%	1.2M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€33.5M	17.7%	2.0M kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€13.6M	7.2%	72K kg
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€5.5M	2.9%	174K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€102.9M	26.9%	1.9M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€32.0M	8.4%	434K kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€23.0M	6.0%	784K kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€17.2M	4.5%	540K kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€12.7M	3.3%	111K kg
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5.9M	1.5%	53K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€82.9M	961Kt	€86.25/kg	47.7%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€38.4M	1.2Mt	€31.00/kg	22.1%
3	🇨🇳 China	€33.5M	2.0Mt	€17.08/kg	19.3%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€13.6M	72Kt	€190.05/kg	7.8%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€5.5M	174Kt	€31.59/kg	3.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€102.9M	1.9Mt	€53.00/kg	53.1%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€32.0M	434Kt	€73.70/kg	16.5%
3	🇨🇳 China	€23.0M	784Kt	€29.39/kg	11.9%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€17.2M	540Kt	€31.86/kg	8.9%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€12.7M	111Kt	€115.07/kg	6.6%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€5.9M	53Kt	€111.45/kg	3.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€82.9M	961Kt	€86.25/kg	47.7%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€38.4M	1.2Mt	€31.00/kg	22.1%
3	🇨🇳 China	€33.5M	2.0Mt	€17.08/kg	19.3%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€13.6M	72Kt	€190.05/kg	7.8%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€5.5M	174Kt	€31.59/kg	3.2%

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