HS Code:
Electrothermic slow cookers for domestic use, featuring a stainless steel or painted metal exterior, a glass lid, and a removable ceramic cooking pot with a capacity of 5.68 liters. These cookers are equipped with five cooking functions (slow cook, brown and saute, steam, bake, and roast) controlled via a digital control panel. They fall under HS subheading 8516.79.00 and do not include a thermometer probe or boiling and simmering functions. This category represents a niche segment of small kitchen appliances, catering to households seeking versatile and convenient cooking solutions.
Total Trade Volume
USD 320 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.5%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA and EU trade deals)
Rising demand for multi-functional kitchen appliances
Increased sales of slow cookers with diverse cooking functions as consumers prioritize convenience and space-saving devices.
2021-2022
Growth in e-commerce platforms for small appliances
Expanded market reach for manufacturers, particularly in emerging economies, driving trade volume growth.
2020-2022
Focus on energy-efficient and eco-friendly designs
Manufacturers are innovating to meet stricter environmental regulations, influencing production costs and pricing.
2022
The European Union introduced updated energy efficiency requirements for small kitchen appliances, including slow cookers, to reduce power consumption.
June 2023
Manufacturers exporting to the EU must adapt designs, potentially increasing production costs but enhancing market competitiveness with eco-friendly labeling.
Recent negotiations have led to a temporary reduction in tariffs on certain small appliances, including slow cookers, exported from China to the US.
March 2023
This has boosted Chinese exports to the US, maintaining China's dominant position in the market.
A sustained increase in home cooking trends post-COVID-19 has driven demand for versatile kitchen appliances like multi-function slow cookers.
January 2023
Significant growth in trade volume, particularly in North America and Europe, with manufacturers ramping up production.