South Africa Knife Market Size & Outlook, 2021-2030

The knife market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 122.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.3% is expected of South Africa knife market from 2022 to 2030.
Revenue, 2021 (US$M)
$91.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$122.0
CAGR, 2022 - 2030
3.3%
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South Africa

South Africa knife market highlights

  • The South Africa knife market generated a revenue of USD 91.2 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 122.0 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% 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 91.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 122.0 million
Growth rate3.3% (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, South Africa accounted for 2.4% 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 Middle East & Africa, South Africa knife market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 70.5 million by 2030.

Steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 60.75% in 2021. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa knife market based on steel, titanium, ceramic covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


The knife market in the country is driven by the growing availability of a wide range of knives at reasonable prices. Kitchen knives are among the most popular kind, with high demand for various types of kitchen knives, such as the chef's knife, which has a blade size of 6 to 14 inches, and the paring knife, which is widely used for slicing fruits and vegetables.

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