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U.K. Knife Market Size & Outlook, 2021-2030

The knife market in the UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 386.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.3% is expected of the UK knife market from 2022 to 2030.
Revenue, 2021 (US$M)
$204.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$386.4
CAGR, 2022 - 2030
7.3%
Report Coverage
UK

UK knife market highlights

  • The UK knife market generated a revenue of USD 204.6 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 386.4 million by 2030.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2022 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, steel was the largest revenue generating material in 2021.
  • Ceramic is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Knife market data book summary

Market revenue in 2021USD 204.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 386.4 million
Growth rate7.3% (CAGR from 2021 to 2030)
Largest segmentSteel
Fastest growing segmentCeramic
Historical data2017 - 2020
Base year2021
Forecast period2022 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSteel, Titanium, Ceramic
Key market players worldwideStanley Black & Decker, Gerber Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee Tool, Apex Tool Group, Olfa, Hyde Tools, U.S. Blade, Q.E.P. Co Inc, Klein Tools


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 5.4% of the global knife market in 2021.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Europe, UK knife market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UK is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 386.4 million by 2030.

The growing number of nuclear families and single-person households, coupled with the increasing number of households undergoing kitchen remodeling and renovation projects, is expected to generate significant demand for knives over the forecast period. Several consumers prefer buying knives made of stainless steel since it is durable, resistant to corrosion, do not react with food, and is easy to clean.

A stainless steel blade is one of the most popular blades for knives. Moreover, depending on the chemical composition, stainless steel knives hold the sharp edge longer than any other knife blades, owing to which the stainless steel segment is likely to have a larger market share.

The availability of numerous players offering various types of knives is likely to favor segment growth. For instance, Heinnie Haynes, one of the prominent supplier of knives fixed blade knives in the U.K., offers fixed blade knives of various brands including WÜSTHOF, Kai Europe GmbH, Buck, Mercer Tool Corp., and Civivi, among others.

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Knife Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Stanley Black & DeckerView profile 50,5001000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, CT, United States, 06053www.stanleyblackanddecker.com
Gerber Life Insurance CompanyView profile 251-500Fremont, Missouri, United States, North Americagerberlife.com
Q.E.P. Co IncView profile 7141001 Broken Sound Parkway North West, Suite A, Boca Raton, FL, United States, 33487www.qep.com
Milwaukee ToolView profile 10001+Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States, North Americawww.milwaukeetool.com
Apex Tool GroupView profile 5001-10000Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, United States, North Americawww.apextoolgroup.com/
OlfaView profile 11-50Osaka, Osaka, Japan, Asiawww.olfa.co.jp/en/
Hyde ToolsView profile 11-50Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States, North Americahydetools.com/
U.S. BladeView profile 11-50Cranford, New Jersey, United States, North Americausblade.com
Klein ToolsView profile 1001-5000Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States, North Americawww.kleintools.com/

U.K. Knife Market Outlook

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Steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 60.8% in 2021.

Horizon Databook has segmented the U.K. knife market based on steel, titanium, ceramic covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.




The growing number of nuclear families and single-person households, coupled with the increasing number of households undergoing kitchen remodeling and renovation projects, is expected to generate significant demand for knives over the forecast period. Several consumers prefer buying knives made of stainless steel since it is durable, resistant to corrosion, do not react with food, and is easy to clean.

A stainless steel blade is one of the most popular blades for knives. Moreover, depending on the chemical composition, stainless steel knives hold the sharp edge longer than any other knife blades, owing to which the stainless steel segment is likely to have a larger market share.

The availability of numerous players offering various types of knives is likely to favor segment growth. For instance, Heinnie Haynes, one of the prominent supplier of knives fixed blade knives in the U.K., offers fixed blade knives of various brands including WÜSTHOF, Kai Europe GmbH, Buck, Mercer Tool Corp., and Civivi, among others.

  • U.K. Knife Market Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2017-2030)
    • Steel
    • Titanium
    • Ceramic
    • Others
  • U.K. Knife Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2017-2030)
    • Folding Blade
    • Fixed Blade
    • Side Slide
  • U.K. Knife Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2017-2030)
    • Kitchen
    • Survival/Hunting/Adeventure/Tactical
    • Weapon
    • Sports
    • Others

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