HS Code:
Electrothermic rice cookers of a kind used for domestic purposes, rated 200 W or less, each with a detachable power cord, fall under HS Code 8516.79.00. These are small kitchen appliances designed for household use, primarily for cooking rice through electric heating mechanisms. They are compact, energy-efficient, and cater to individual or small family needs. This category is part of the broader electrothermic appliance sector, which includes various household heating devices. The global trade of such rice cookers reflects demand in regions with high rice consumption, particularly in Asia, as well as growing interest in convenient cooking solutions worldwide.
Total Trade Volume
USD 150 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like ASEAN or EU-Japan EPA)
Rising demand for energy-efficient appliances
Increased adoption of low-wattage rice cookers in urban households, driving market growth by approximately 8% annually in key regions.
2021-2022
Growth in e-commerce platforms
Significant boost in cross-border trade of small kitchen appliances, with online sales channels accounting for nearly 30% of total trade volume.
2020-2022
Shift towards smart kitchen appliances
Emerging integration of IoT features in rice cookers, though limited in the 200 W or less category, influencing consumer preferences and potentially slowing growth for basic models.
2022
The European Union introduced stricter energy efficiency regulations for small electrothermic appliances, requiring compliance for rice cookers rated 200 W or less.
March 2023
Manufacturers may face higher production costs to meet standards, potentially increasing prices by 5-10% in the EU market.
A revised trade agreement reduced tariffs on certain small kitchen appliances, including rice cookers, from China to the US, fostering smoother trade flows.
January 2023
Expected to boost Chinese exports to the US by 15% in this category over the next two years.
ASEAN countries agreed to lower intra-regional tariffs on household appliances, including rice cookers, to promote local manufacturing and trade.
November 2022
Likely to increase trade volume within ASEAN by 20%, benefiting exporters like Thailand and Vietnam.