Europe Commercial Kitchen Knives Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Cutting Edge, By Type (Chef's Knife, Butcher & Boning Knife, Utility & Paring Knife, Cleaver, Bread Knife, and Others), By End Use, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

The Europe Commercial Kitchen Knives Market is projected to witness market growth of 4.4% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2021, the Europe market's volume surged to 18.81 million units, showcasing a growth of 5.1% (2020-2023).

In the commercial kitchen knives market, serrated cutting edges are a critical feature designed for specific culinary tasks. These knives have a jagged edge with saw-like teeth, which excel at cutting through tough or fibrous materials such as bread, tomatoes, and citrus fruits. The serrations create multiple points of contact, allowing the knife to grip and slice through the food without crushing or tearing it. This design is particularly advantageous in professional kitchens where precision and efficiency are paramount. Thus, the Germany market totaled a consumption of 1.58 million units in 2023.



The Germany market dominated the Europe Commercial Kitchen Knives Market by Country in 2023, and is forecast to continue being a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $207.1 million by 2031. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 3.5% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The France market is projected to experience a CAGR of 5.4% during (2024 - 2031).

Chefs use paring knives and other small precision knives to garnish dishes and create decorative cuts on fruits, vegetables, and desserts. These knives enable intricate designs and add aesthetic value to culinary presentations. Commercial kitchens often require knives for specialized cutting tasks. For example, sushi chefs use sashimi and yanagiba knives to slice fish and seafood precisely. Cheese knives are used for cutting and serving cheeses without compromising texture or flavor.

The adoption of these knives is driven by several factors catering to professional chefs' needs, culinary establishments, and food service industries. Professional chefs and culinary professionals prioritize knives that offer superior quality and performance. Commercial kitchen knives are valued for their durability, sharpness, and ability to maintain an edge over extended use. High-quality materials, such as stainless steel and carbon steel, are preferred for their resilience and ease of maintenance.

The EU produced an estimated 13.0 million tons of poultry meat in 2022. Also, the EU produced a provisional 6.6 million tons of bovine meat (beef and veal carcasses) in 2022. Additionally, the EU produced an estimated 0.5 million tons of sheep and goat’ meat in 2022, an estimated 1.1 % more than in 2021. Approximately 90% of the total output was attributed to sheep meat. The growth of the meat industry may drive technological advancements in knife manufacturing. There could be innovations in materials used for knife blades, ergonomic designs to improve handling and reduce fatigue, and advancements in knife sharpening and maintenance technologies. Hence, growing meat sector is driving the growth of the market.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• Werhahn KG
• Morakniv AB
• Wüsthof
• YOSHIDA METAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
• MAC Knife, Inc.
• Dick GmbH & Co. KG
• Kyocera Corporation
• KAI CORPORATION
• Mercer Tool Corporation
• Dexter-Russell, Inc.

Market Report Segmentation

By Cutting Edge (Volume, Thousand Units, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Plain
• Serrated
• Granton

By Type (Volume, Thousand Units, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Chef’s Knife
• Butcher & Boning Knife
• Utility & Paring Knife
• Cleaver
• Bread Knife
• Others

By End Use (Volume, Thousand Units, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Food Service
• Hospitality
• Hospitals & Medical Establishments
• Meat Processing Industry
• Butcher Shops
• Slaughterhouses
• Institutional
• Others

By Country (Volume, Thousand Units, USD Billion, 2020-2031)

• Germany
• UK
• France
• Russia
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe