HS Code:
Electrothermic hot oil popcorn poppers of a kind used for domestic purposes, each with rotating metal wire stirring sticks and mechanical tumbler action, fall under HS Code subheading 8516.79.00. This category includes household appliances designed for popping popcorn using hot oil, featuring mechanical components for even heating and distribution. These products are part of the broader category of electrothermic appliances used for domestic food preparation. They are popular in markets with high demand for convenient snack-making devices, often driven by consumer trends in home entertainment and snacking culture.
Total Trade Volume
USD 45.6 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12.5% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as USMCA and EU trade zones)
Rising demand for home entertainment appliances
Increased sales of popcorn poppers due to growth in home movie nights and snacking trends, particularly in North America and Europe.
2021-2022
Shift towards healthier snacking options
Moderate negative impact as some consumers opt for air poppers over oil-based models, though hot oil poppers retain a niche for flavor preference.
2020-2022
Growth in e-commerce channels
Significant boost in trade volume through online retail platforms, making these products more accessible to global consumers.
2019-2022
The European Union introduced updated safety and energy efficiency standards for small kitchen appliances, including popcorn poppers, requiring manufacturers to comply with stricter guidelines.
March 2023
Increased production costs for exporters to the EU, potential temporary reduction in trade volume until compliance is achieved.
A revised trade agreement between the US and China reduced tariffs on certain small appliances, including those under HS 8516.79.00, fostering greater market access for Chinese manufacturers.
January 2023
Positive impact on trade volume from China to the US, likely to further solidify China's dominance in this category.
Several manufacturers introduced compact, energy-efficient hot oil popcorn poppers with enhanced safety features, targeting urban households with limited kitchen space.
September 2022
Expected to drive demand in densely populated regions and among younger demographics, potentially increasing trade volumes in 2023.