| Product Code: ETC7740891 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Japan continues to heavily rely on imports of kitchen knives, with China, Vietnam, India, Switzerland, and Sweden leading the pack in 2024. Despite a slightly declining growth rate in 2024, the market remains highly concentrated, as indicated by the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 shows steady expansion at 2.12%, reflecting sustained demand for quality kitchen knives in Japan. The slight dip in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 may indicate a temporary market adjustment or shifting consumer preferences.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Kitchen Knife Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Kitchen Knife Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Manufacturing Process, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Cutting Edge, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Size, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Rising popularity of Japanese cuisine globally, leading to increased demand for authentic Japanese kitchen knives. |
4.2.2 Growing trend of home cooking and culinary enthusiasts seeking high-quality kitchen tools. |
4.2.3 Innovation in materials and technology, leading to improved performance and durability of Japanese kitchen knives. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High competition from other knife manufacturers globally offering similar products at lower prices. |
4.3.2 Limited availability of skilled artisans and craftsmen to produce traditional Japanese knives. |
4.3.3 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs. |
5 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Trends |
6 Japan Kitchen Knife Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Kitchen Knife Market, By Manufacturing Process |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume, By Manufacturing Process, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume, By Hand Forged, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume, By Stamped Blades, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Kitchen Knife Market, By Cutting Edge |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume, By Plain, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume, By Granton, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume, By Serrated, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Japan Kitchen Knife Market, By Size |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume, By 3-5 Inches, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume, By 5-7 Inches, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume, By 7-8 Inches, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume, By 8-12 Inches, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Japan Kitchen Knife Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume, By Household, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 Japan Kitchen Knife Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average customer rating and feedback on the quality and performance of Japanese kitchen knives. |
8.2 Number of new product innovations and technological advancements in Japanese kitchen knife manufacturing. |
8.3 Percentage of market share in the premium kitchen knife segment in key international markets. |
8.4 Customer retention rate and repeat purchase frequency for Japanese kitchen knives. |
9 Japan Kitchen Knife Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Opportunity Assessment, By Manufacturing Process, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Opportunity Assessment, By Cutting Edge, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Opportunity Assessment, By Size, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Kitchen Knife Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Kitchen Knife Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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