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There are xx employees in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing industry in the UK, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Manufacturers in this sector produce cutlery, including knives and forks and metal hand tools like hammers and pliers. They also make general hardware items, like hinges and locks, used in various applications, including household and commercial settings.
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Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
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| Porcelain & Ceramic Product Manufacturing in the UK |
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| Fuel Wholesaling in the UK |
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| Construction Supplies Wholesaling in the UK |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hardware & Home Improvement Stores in the UK |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing in the US |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Hand Tool & Cutlery Manufacturing in Canada |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing in Australia |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Metal Tool Manufacturing in China |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
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There is 18,931 people employed in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing in the UK as of 2025.
The number of people employed in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing in the UK grew 0.7% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
See our full analysis of the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing in the UK to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
The average Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing in the UK business is 12.1 employees.
The average business in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing in the UK now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Cutlery, Hand Tool & General Hardware Manufacturing in the UK has increased in the last five years.