Price for Knives with Cutting Blades in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Knives with Cutting Blades in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Knives with Cutting Blades in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Knives with Cutting Blades in South Africa
  4. Exports of Knives with Cutting Blades in South Africa

Price for Knives with Cutting Blades in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average knives with cutting blades import price amounted to $2.1 per unit, which is down by -13.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 99%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $5.1 per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($3.4 per unit), while the price for the UK ($1.7 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Knives with Cutting Blades in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average knives with cutting blades export price stood at $3.4 per unit in 2022, jumping by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 126% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $9.7 per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($5.3 per unit), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($1.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Knives with Cutting Blades in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of knives with cutting bladeses imported into South Africa contracted dramatically to 9.3M units, which is down by -19.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 145% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 12M units, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, knives with cutting blades imports dropped remarkably to $20M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 128%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $28M, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Import of Knives with Cutting Blades in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China10.57.520.412.25.1%
Switzerland1.11.11.91.715.6%
Germany1.21.01.21.1-2.9%
United States0.80.70.70.6-9.1%
NetherlandsN/AN/A0.80.6-25.0%
Japan0.50.30.70.66.3%
Spain0.50.40.60.50.0%
United Kingdom0.40.30.40.40.0%
Others1.81.11.82.03.6%
Total16.912.428.419.85.4%

Top Suppliers of Knives with Cutting Blades to South Africa in 2022:

  1. China (6.3M units)
  2. Switzerland (0.6M units)
  3. Germany (0.4M units)
  4. United States (0.2M units)
  5. Netherlands (0.2M units)
  6. Japan (0.2M units)
  7. United Kingdom (0.2M units)
  8. Spain (0.2M units)

Exports of Knives with Cutting Blades in South Africa

In 2022, exports of knives with cutting bladeses from South Africa surged to 2M units, jumping by 40% on the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, knives with cutting blades exports soared to $6.7M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Knives with Cutting Blades in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Netherlands1143920.62,122165.0%
Namibia6654216221,36727.1%
United States833297225749-3.5%
Zambia26924144639013.2%
Botswana391293373314-7.0%
Swaziland293279281283-1.2%
Zimbabwe18024840727415.0%
Mozambique2081682152425.2%
Malawi177133170172-1.0%
Lesotho83.868.21141006.1%
Others6898277627181.4%
Total3,9013,3673,6156,73219.9%

Top Export Markets for Knives with Cutting Blades from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Namibia (477.1K units)
  2. Netherlands (432.1K units)
  3. Botswana (213.3K units)
  4. Swaziland (201.3K units)
  5. United States (142.6K units)
  6. Zambia (103.1K units)
  7. Lesotho (95.4K units)
  8. Mozambique (68.8K units)
  9. Zimbabwe (58.1K units)
  10. Malawi (30.5K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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