Middle East & Africa Knife Market Size & Outlook

The knife market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 712.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.4% is expected of Middle East & Africa knife market from 2022 to 2030.
Revenue, 2021 (US$M)
$485.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$712.5
CAGR, 2022 - 2030
4.4%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA knife market highlights

  • The MEA knife market generated a revenue of USD 485.5 million in 2021.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% 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.
  • Country-wise, UAE is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2022 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2021USD 485.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 712.5 million
Growth rate4.4% (CAGR from 2021 to 2030)
Largest segmentSteel
Fastest growing segmentCeramic
Historical data covered2017 - 2020
Base year for estimation2021
Forecast period covered2022 - 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, MEA region accounted for 12.7% of the global knife market in 2021.
  • Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,564.1 million by 2030.

Steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 59.67% in 2021. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa knife market based on steel, titanium, ceramic covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


Knives are an essential tool used for a variety of tasks. The region's growing food-service business is expected to have a positive impact on the demand for kitchen knives, thereby fueling the overall knife market.These knives are extremely light, making them very easy to wield.

The blades are also exceedingly thin, allowing the cutting of fruits and vegetables into extremely thin slices. These knives maintain their sharpness for a long time. These factors are expected to boost demand for ceramic knives in the region throughout the forecast period.

There is a high demand for kitchen knives, driven by an increase in their application in residential and commercial kitchens. The rising number of restaurants and other types of commercial eateries across the region is expected to drive the demand for kitchen knives over the forecast period.

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