※ Cumulative through Oct 6, 2026, vs. same period last year
KITCHEN KNIFE imports totalled 97 cases in 2026, up 35% from the same period last year (72 cases). Main origins: Japan, China, Taiwan.
Top importers: Sindo Co., Ltd. 22 cases (up 47%), Daeho Trading Co., Ltd. 20 cases (up 54%), Kaijirusi Korea Co., Ltd. 10 cases (unchanged).
Top exporters: H AND K CO.,LTD. 14 cases (up 133%), KAI CORPORATION 10 cases (up 11%), MASAHIRO CO.LTD 10 cases (up 67%).
Top origin: Japan accounts for 78.4% of all recorded cases in the stated period.
| Country | Shipments | vs. last year |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 76 | — |
| China | 12 | — |
| Taiwan | 3 | — |
| Germany | 3 | — |
| Switzerland | 2 | — |
| Importer | Shipments | vs. last year |
|---|---|---|
| Sindo Co., Ltd. | 22 | ▲ +47% |
| Daeho Trading Co., Ltd. | 20 | ▲ +54% |
| Kaijirusi Korea Co., Ltd. | 10 | Unchanged |
| Kalisseuma | 8 | ▼ -20% |
| Bik Trade | 6 | Unchanged |
| Exporter | Shipments | vs. last year |
|---|---|---|
| H AND K CO.,LTD. | 14 | ▲ +133% |
| KAI CORPORATION | 10 | ▲ +11% |
| MASAHIRO CO.LTD | 10 | ▲ +67% |
| MITSUBOSHI CUTLERY CO.,LTD | 5 | ▲ +150% |
| SHIMIZU CUTLERY INDUSTRIES CO., LTD | 5 | ▲ +150% |
Source: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety import records, compiled by TAAMs. Current period: 2026-05-01 ~ 2026-10-06; prior-year comparison: 2025-05-01 ~ 2025-10-06. Counts are source-record rows, not transaction value or contract counts.