Export Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no.… from Pakistan to France
Pakistan is already ahead of India in France for knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no.… (HS 8211). In 2025 Pakistani exporters sold US$780K here against India's US$30K, out of total imports of US$126M in 2025, giving Pakistan 0.6% of the market.
Pakistan's total sales to France grew 31% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers. On our opportunity score, France rates 53 out of 100 (worth exploring) and ranks 12th of 38 markets for this product.
For a Pakistani exporter this is a market to defend and deepen rather than open: buyers know Pakistani supply, so the competition is often other Pakistani firms. Next step: show certifications, lead times and capacity clearly on your listing so importers in France can compare you quickly.
- Opportunity score
- 53/100 (Worth exploring)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.78M
- From India (2025)
- US$0.03M
- Market size
- US$126.41M
- Check before you export
- Pakistan's duty preferences in the EU under the GSP+ scheme depend on meeting rules of origin. Check each product.
- Check before you export
- EU buyers increasingly ask for supply-chain due diligence, social compliance and product-safety documentation.
How much knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no.… does France import?
France imported US$126M of knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no.… (HS 8211) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no.… to France?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$780K of knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no.… to France in 2025, 0.6% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in France for knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no.…?
Pakistan leads: US$780K against India's US$30K in 2025.
How can I start exporting knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no.… to France?
Confirm your HS code, check France's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with France as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the France Global Trade profile explain the next steps.