Stainless flatware sets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless flatware sets by the United Kingdom reached $40.5 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 215 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $52.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $39.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $52.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $43.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $38.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $43.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $43.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $45.4M | 6.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports stainless flatware sets from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.3M | 80% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| India | $1.0M | 2.5% |
| France | $921K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $701K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $477K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $381K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $309K | 0.8% |
| Bangladesh | $177K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.79 per kg, close to the world average of $8.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless flatware sets exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported stainless flatware sets worth $3.0 million (274 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (18%), Germany (10%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $545K | 18% |
| Germany | $283K | 9.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $204K | 6.9% |
| United States | $200K | 6.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $182K | 6.1% |
| Hong Kong | $151K | 5.1% |
| France | $144K | 4.8% |
| Ghana | $98K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $95K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $79K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom stainless flatware sets imports (HS 8215.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless flatware sets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported stainless flatware sets worth $40.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 215 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless flatware sets to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($32.3 million), followed by Vietnam (4%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless flatware sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.79 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $8.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless flatware sets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.4 million in 2017 to $40.5 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $52.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export stainless flatware sets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $37.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless flatware sets?
The HS code for stainless flatware sets is subheading 8215.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8215 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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