82111000 - Knives with cutting blades - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading|8208, and blades therefor, Sets of assorted articles is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 87.8% of imports (€262.6M), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (5.3%). With an HHI of 7751, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading|8208, and blades therefor, Sets of assorted articles to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (27.3%, €38.8M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading|8208, and blades therefor, Sets of assorted articles are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇪🇸 Spain. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 24.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-5.1%) while exports were rising (7.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading|8208, and blades therefor, Sets of assorted articles to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading|8208, and blades therefor, Sets of assorted articles (NC8 82111000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 87.8% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading|8208, and blades therefor, Sets of assorted articles?

The extra-EU trade balance for Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading|8208, and blades therefor, Sets of assorted articles (NC8 82111000) is €-156.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €299.2M, exports: €142.4M).

How much does the EU import of Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading|8208, and blades therefor, Sets of assorted articles?

The EU imported €299.2M of Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading|8208, and blades therefor, Sets of assorted articles (NC8 82111000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 39.2M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading|8208, and blades therefor, Sets of assorted articles?

The weighted average import price of Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading|8208, and blades therefor, Sets of assorted articles (NC8 82111000) is €7.64/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading|8208, and blades therefor, Sets of assorted articles?

The leading EU member state importer of Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading|8208, and blades therefor, Sets of assorted articles (NC8 82111000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 24.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-5.1%) while exports were rising (7.4%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇨🇳 China	€262.6M	87.8%	37.6M kg
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€15.8M	5.3%	589K kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€12.0M	4.0%	180K kg
4	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€918K	0.3%	88K kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€905K	0.3%	46K kg
6	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€700K	0.2%	17K kg
7	🇧🇷 Brazil	€483K	0.2%	62K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€38.8M	27.3%	567K kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€11.5M	8.1%	509K kg
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€10.5M	7.4%	354K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€8.4M	5.9%	369K kg
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€6.5M	4.6%	153K kg
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€2.4M	1.7%	46K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€262.6M	37.6Mt	€6.98/kg	89.5%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€15.8M	589Kt	€26.77/kg	5.4%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€12.0M	180Kt	€66.82/kg	4.1%
4	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€918K	88Kt	€10.43/kg	0.3%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€905K	46Kt	€19.73/kg	0.3%
6	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€700K	17Kt	€40.22/kg	0.2%
7	🇧🇷 Brazil	€483K	62Kt	€7.77/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€38.8M	567Kt	€68.46/kg	49.7%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€11.5M	509Kt	€22.62/kg	14.7%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€10.5M	354Kt	€29.53/kg	13.4%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€8.4M	369Kt	€22.64/kg	10.7%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€6.5M	153Kt	€42.73/kg	8.4%
6	🇨🇦 Canada	€2.4M	46Kt	€51.10/kg	3.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€262.6M	37.6Mt	€6.98/kg	89.5%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€15.8M	589Kt	€26.77/kg	5.4%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€12.0M	180Kt	€66.82/kg	4.1%
4	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€918K	88Kt	€10.43/kg	0.3%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€905K	46Kt	€19.73/kg	0.3%
6	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€700K	17Kt	€40.22/kg	0.2%
7	🇧🇷 Brazil	€483K	62Kt	€7.77/kg	0.2%

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