Stainless flatware sets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in stainless flatware sets was worth $1.06 billion in 2024, about 128.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $1.06B | 128.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.00B | 117.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.30B | 136.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.23B | 136.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.05B | 124.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.05B | 129.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.02B | 121.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.02B | 116.8K t |
Top stainless flatware sets exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 63% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and Germany. The top three supply 81% between them, out of 154 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $673.8M | 63% |
| Vietnam | $133.6M | 13% |
| Germany | $50.4M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $27.3M | 2.6% |
| France | $21.5M | 2% |
| India | $17.6M | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $16.5M | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $14.4M | 1.4% |
| Poland | $13.3M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $11.1M | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $9.5M | 0.9% |
| Spain | $9.3M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (20%), Germany (8%) and the Netherlands (6%). 215 countries imported it, and the top three take 34% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $214.1M | 20% |
| Germany | $85.5M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $59.6M | 5.6% |
| France | $46.3M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $40.5M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $36.1M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31.0M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $29.0M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $28.4M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $24.3M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $22.8M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $22.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $21.78 per kg and India $6.46 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 8215.20: Cutlery: sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar), not plated with precious metal. HS 8215 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most stainless flatware sets?
China exported $673.8 million in 2024, 63% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (13%) and Germany (5%). In all, 154 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most stainless flatware sets?
The United States imported $214.1 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in stainless flatware sets?
It was worth $1.06 billion in 2024, about 128.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.30 billion. 154 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of stainless flatware sets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $21.78 per kg and India $6.46 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 stainless flatware sets?
The HS code for stainless flatware sets is subheading 8215.20, 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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