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)
$1,195.5
CAGR, 2022 - 2030
6.1%
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U.S. knife market, 2017-2030 (US$M)

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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.

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.

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Knife Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Klein Tools View profile 1001-5000 Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States, North America https://www.kleintools.com/
U.S. Blade View profile 11-50 Cranford, New Jersey, United States, North America http://usblade.com
Hyde Tools View profile 11-50 Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States, North America https://hydetools.com/
Olfa View profile 11-50 Osaka, Osaka, Japan, Asia https://www.olfa.co.jp/en/
Apex Tool Group View profile 5001-10000 Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, United States, North America http://www.apextoolgroup.com/
Milwaukee Tool View profile 10001+ Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States, North America https://www.milwaukeetool.com
Q.E.P. Co Inc View profile 714 1001 Broken Sound Parkway North West, Suite A, Boca Raton, FL, United States, 33487 https://www.qep.com
Gerber Life Insurance Company View profile 251-500 Fremont, Missouri, United States, North America http://gerberlife.com
Stanley Black & Decker View profile 50500 1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, CT, United States, 06053 https://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com

U.S. knife market size, by material, 2017-2030 (US$M)

U.S. Knife Market Outlook Share, 2021 & 2030 (US$M)

U.S. knife market size, by material, 2017-2030 (US$M)

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