In 2023, Spain led European production of table knives with fixed blades from base metals, producing 8.88 million items, followed by France and Italy with 5.61 million and 1.79 million respectively. Spain and France showed positive growth at 1.36% and 1.17% year-on-year, contrasting Italy's sharp decline of 17.46%. Portugal also experienced a downturn of 4.45%. Sweden's production rose by 10.4%, whereas Denmark and Lithuania saw increases and decreases of 5.16% and 10.97% respectively.
Future trends to monitor include technological advancements impacting production efficiency, shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable and premium products, and the potential influence of economic policies on cross-border trade. Close attention should be given to Spain and France for possible production scale adjustments, while observing Italy's strategies for market recovery.
Top countries in Sold Production of Table Knives Having Fixed Blades of Base Metal, Including Handles by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Units (Items) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 8,882,200 | 2023 | +10.83% | +1.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 5,606,100 | 2023 | +0.75% | +1.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 1,794,000 | 2023 | -25.58% | -17.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 1,663,800 | 2023 | -14.93% | -4.45% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 97,220 | 2023 | +34.76% | +10.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 22,210 | 2023 | +13.99% | +5.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 170 | 2023 | 0% | -10.97% | View data |
