Silver-plated flatware trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in silver-plated flatware was worth $55.2 million in 2024, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017, and down 19% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $68.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $65.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $60.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $59.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $73.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $77.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $71.2M | 6.8K t |
Top silver-plated flatware exporting countries
Exports are led by China (35%), Italy (8%) and France (7%). 128 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 50%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.5M | 35% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 7.6% |
| France | $3.8M | 7% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 6.6% |
| Portugal | $3.2M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $2.4M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| United States | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| India | $1.3M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (11%), Spain (7%) and the Netherlands (5%). 181 countries imported it, and the top three take 23% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.1M | 11% |
| Spain | $4.0M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 4.9% |
| Poland | $2.0M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| United States | $1.3M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $29.58 per kg and Hong Kong $5.07 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8215.10: Cutlery: sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), with at least one article plated with precious metal. HS 8215 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most silver-plated flatware?
China exported $19.5 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by Italy (8%) and France (7%). In all, 128 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most silver-plated flatware?
Germany imported $6.1 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Spain (7%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in silver-plated flatware?
It was worth $55.2 million in 2024, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $77.3 million. 128 countries reported exports and 181 reported imports.
What is the average price of silver-plated flatware per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $29.58 per kg and Hong Kong $5.07 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for silver-plated flatware?
The HS code for silver-plated flatware is subheading 8215.10, in chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8215 page.
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