Figures on this page were checked in September 2026. Sources are listed with each figure. Fiscal years in Pakistan run from July to June.
The short answer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How big is it? | $28 million of US imports of tools and cutlery from Pakistan in 2025 |
| Where is it made? | Wazirabad |
| Is the US a buyer? | Cutlery and knives sell to buyers in the Middle East, Europe and the US. |
| Do you buy our goods? | No. We are your US partner, not a distributor. You sell directly to US buyers. |
| Our commission | 3 percent of paid orders from buyers we introduce |
Pakistan's cutlery and knives exports: the numbers
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| US imports from Pakistan of tools, implements and cutlery, 2025 | $28.0 million | UN Comtrade data, via Trading Economics |
What the numbers mean
Buyers compare cutlery on steel grade, finish and edge. Clear specs and samples in the US win more orders than low prices alone.
Where it is made
Wazirabad is known as Pakistan's city of cutlery, making flatware, kitchen and chef knives, hunting knives and scissors. Some knife and blade makers are also in Sialkot.
Where it is sold
Cutlery and knives sell to buyers in the Middle East, Europe and the US. Across all products, the US bought $5.76 billion of goods from Pakistan in 2025, more than any other country.
Products we help you sell
- Kitchen and chef knives
- Hunting and outdoor knives
- Damascus steel knives
- Table cutlery and flatware
- Kitchen tools
Who buys cutlery and knives in the US
- Knife brands and importers
- Kitchen and cookware stores
- Outdoor and hunting stores
- Amazon and Shopify sellers
Large US channels in this field
- Restaurant and foodservice suppliers
- Outdoor, hunting and camping retailers
- Kitchen and knife brands with private label lines
- Online knife sellers
We name these companies and events to show the kind of buyer in this field. It does not mean we have a relationship with them.
A business partner, not a distributor
Many Pakistani cutlery and knives makers sell through distributors and importers. That can be good business, and we can help you win distributors as buyers. But when a distributor stands between you and the market, your name rarely reaches the end buyer and much of the value stays abroad.
We work differently. We are your US office and sales team, working for you:
| A distributor | Pak Export Partners | |
|---|---|---|
| Who owns the goods | The distributor buys your goods and owns them | We never own your goods |
| Whose name the buyer sees | Often the distributor's brand, not yours | Your company and your brand |
| Who sets the resale price | The distributor, with its own markup | You set your price. We add no markup |
| How they earn | A margin on every unit they resell | A monthly fee plus commission only on paid orders |
| Who keeps the buyer list | The distributor | You. Every buyer contact is in your monthly report |
Because we do not buy your goods, we have no reason to push your price down. We win when you get paid.
US rules to know before you ship
- US Customs requires knives, scissors, clippers, surgical instruments and similar items to be permanently marked with the country of origin, for example by etching, stamping or engraving "Pakistan" on the item itself. A sticker is not enough.
- Some knife types are limited or banned in some US states. Buyers decide what they can sell, but you should know the rules.
- Amazon restricts some knife types. Kitchen knives are usually allowed.
- Federal law restricts interstate shipment of switchblade (automatic) knives, and some states limit certain knife types. Check before you list.
We are not a licensed customs broker or regulatory consultant. For work that needs a license, we coordinate licensed US partners and include them in your plan. See our US labeling guide and customs guide.
How we help
- A US company, Chicago address and US phone, so buyers deal with an American business
- A website and catalog with US sizes, US prices and quote forms, built to be found on Google
- Cold outreach to US buyers in this product line, with samples shipped from Chicago
- Buyer checks before you ship on credit
- Retail sales through Amazon USA or your own Shopify store, where it fits
We work with cutlery and knives makers and exporters anywhere in Pakistan, especially in Wazirabad.
Commission for this industry
On our US Sales Desk plans, commission for cutlery and knives is 3 percent of paid orders from buyers we introduce. You pay nothing on orders that are not paid, and nothing on your existing buyers. See all prices.
Common questions
Do knives need to be stamped Made in Pakistan?
Yes. US Customs requires knives to be permanently marked with the country of origin, for example by etching or stamping.
Can I sell Damascus knives on Amazon USA?
Many kitchen and fixed-blade knives can be sold on Amazon, but some knife types are restricted. We check each product first.
Do you buy cutlery and knives from us and resell them?
No. We are not a distributor. We never own your goods. You sell directly to US buyers, and we earn a monthly fee plus commission only on paid orders.
Can you help us sell to US distributors?
Yes. Distributors are often good buyers. We find them, present your products and follow up, and you keep the relationship and set your price.