The Europe Commercial Kitchen Knives Market would witness market growth of 4.4% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2021, the Europe market's volume surged to 18,815.48 thousand 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 1,588.92 thousand units in 2023.
The Germany market dominated the Europe Commercial Kitchen Knives Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be 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 would 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.
Free Valuable Insights: The Global Commercial Kitchen Knives Market will Hit USD 3.0 Billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 4.7%
Based on Cutting Edge, the market is segmented into Plain, Serrated, and Granton. Based on Type, the market is segmented into Chef’s Knife, Butcher & Boning Knife, Utility & Paring Knife, Cleaver, Bread Knife, and Others. Based on End Use, the market is segmented into Food Service, Hospitality, Hospitals & Medical Establishments, Meat Processing Industry, Butcher Shops, Slaughterhouses, Institutional, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.
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