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

The knife market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,195.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.1% is expected of the United States knife market from 2022 to 2030.
Revenue, 2021 (US$M)
$698.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,195.5
CAGR, 2022 - 2030
6.1%
Report Coverage
U.S.

U.S. knife market highlights

  • The U.S. knife market generated a revenue of USD 698.8 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 1,195.5 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% 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 698.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,195.5 million
Growth rate6.1% (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, U.S. accounted for 18.4% 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 North America, U.S. knife market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Mexico is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 405.8 million by 2030.

Increase in the number of people opting for aesthetically appealing kitchen cutlery and utensils with multifunctional attributes is the main factor driving the demand for knives in the country. In addition, rising consumer spending on kitchen products is expected to support the demand for kitchen knives over the forecast period.

Camping knives/adventure knives can be used for numerous applications, including food preparation, rope cutting, fire starting, and chopping firewood. The growing popularity of camping and hiking among people in the U.S. is likely to favor the growth of the adventure knife market.

For instance, according to the North America Camping Report by KOA, in 2021, around 57 million households reported to have been on at least one camping trip, depicting an increase of 18% compared to 2020.

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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.S. Knife Market Outlook

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Steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 60.9% in 2021.

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




Increase in the number of people opting for aesthetically appealing kitchen cutlery and utensils with multifunctional attributes is the main factor driving the demand for knives in the country. In addition, rising consumer spending on kitchen products is expected to support the demand for kitchen knives over the forecast period.

Camping knives/adventure knives can be used for numerous applications, including food preparation, rope cutting, fire starting, and chopping firewood. The growing popularity of camping and hiking among people in the U.S. is likely to favor the growth of the adventure knife market.

For instance, according to the North America Camping Report by KOA, in 2021, around 57 million households reported to have been on at least one camping trip, depicting an increase of 18% compared to 2020.

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

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