Stainless flatware sets imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported stainless flatware sets worth $214.1 million (19.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 215 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $372.4 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 | $214.1M | 19.1K t |
| 2023 | $204.6M | 18.4K t |
| 2022 | $285.0M | 25.1K t |
| 2021 | $372.4M | 35.3K t |
| 2020 | $368.8M | 38.7K t |
| 2019 | $306.2M | 33.3K t |
| 2018 | $257.9M | 26.5K t |
| 2017 | $213.2M | 20.1K t |
Where the United States imports stainless flatware sets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $135.4M | 63% |
| Vietnam | $61.1M | 29% |
| India | $6.4M | 3% |
| France | $3.5M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 1.1% |
| Cambodia | $1.9M | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $263K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $231K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $200K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.24 per kg, 36% above the world average of $8.29. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless flatware sets exports from the United States
The United States exported $6.0 million of stainless flatware sets in 2024 (834 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (30%), Netherlands (16%), Mexico (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.8M | 30% |
| Netherlands | $977K | 16% |
| Mexico | $806K | 14% |
| Bahamas | $225K | 3.8% |
| Costa Rica | $187K | 3.1% |
| Cayman Isds | $141K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $135K | 2.3% |
| Chile | $114K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $98K | 1.7% |
| Barbados | $90K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported stainless flatware sets worth $214.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 215 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless flatware sets to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($135.4 million), followed by Vietnam (29%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless flatware sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.24 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $8.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stainless flatware sets to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $213.2 million in 2017 to $214.1 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2021 at $372.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $277.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export stainless flatware sets?
Yes. The United States exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Netherlands and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $208.2 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.
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