HS Code:
The category 'Apparatus of a type used in restaurants, hotels or similar locations' (likely falling under HS Code 8419.81 or related subcategories) includes equipment such as industrial kitchen machinery, food preparation appliances, and other specialized tools designed for commercial use in hospitality settings. This encompasses items like commercial ovens, grills, fryers, dishwashers, and refrigeration units tailored for high-volume food service environments. These products are critical to the global hospitality and food service industries, supporting operations in restaurants, hotels, catering services, and institutional kitchens.
Total Trade Volume
USD 12.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & World Trade Organization (WTO) Statistics
USD 3.2 billion
25.6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 1.8 billion
14.4% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 1.5 billion
12.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 1.2 billion
9.6% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 0.8 billion
6.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing economies to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Rising demand for energy-efficient equipment
Manufacturers are innovating to meet stricter environmental regulations, increasing costs but also opening new market segments for eco-friendly products.
2021-2023
Growth in automation and smart kitchen technology
Integration of IoT and automation in commercial kitchens is driving demand for advanced equipment, particularly in developed markets.
2020-2023
Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions
Trade barriers and raw material shortages have led to price volatility and delays, pushing buyers towards regional suppliers.
2022-2023
The European Union introduced stricter energy efficiency labeling for commercial kitchen equipment, mandating compliance by 2023 for all imported and locally produced apparatus.
March 2023
Increased production costs for exporters to the EU, but also a push towards sustainable innovation.
A revision in tariff structures under the US-China trade agreement reduced duties on certain kitchen apparatus, benefiting Chinese exporters.
January 2023
Boosted Chinese exports to the US by approximately 8% in the first half of 2023.
Recovery in logistics and shipping capacities has alleviated some bottlenecks for commercial kitchen equipment trade, though costs remain elevated compared to pre-2020 levels.
Mid-2023
Improved availability of products globally, though higher shipping costs continue to affect pricing.