HS Code:
The Spoons and Ladles category, classified under HS Code 8215, encompasses a variety of kitchen and tableware utensils made from materials such as stainless steel, plastic, wood, and other composites. This category includes items like table spoons, serving ladles, soup ladles, and other similar utensils primarily used for serving or eating food. These products are essential household and commercial kitchen items, with demand driven by consumer preferences for durability, design, and material safety. Global trade in this category reflects manufacturing capabilities, material availability, and consumer trends towards sustainable and ergonomic designs.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
6.5%
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Shift towards sustainable materials
Increased demand for wooden and bamboo spoons and ladles due to environmental concerns, impacting plastic utensil trade negatively.
2021-2022
Rise in premium and ergonomic designs
Growth in exports of high-quality stainless steel and silicone-coated utensils from countries like Germany and Japan, targeting premium markets.
2020-2022
E-commerce boom
Significant increase in direct-to-consumer sales of kitchenware, boosting trade volumes for smaller exporters and manufacturers.
2020-2022
The European Union introduced new regulations requiring all imported kitchenware, including spoons and ladles, to meet stringent food-grade material standards.
March 2023
Potential delays and increased costs for exporters from developing countries not yet compliant with the new standards.
A revised trade agreement reduced tariffs on certain kitchenware items, including spoons and ladles, from China to the US.
January 2023
Expected increase in Chinese exports to the US market, potentially affecting domestic producers.
Vietnam has seen a surge in foreign investment in kitchenware manufacturing, positioning it as a key exporter of affordable spoons and ladles.
June 2022
Increased competition for traditional exporters like China and India in the low-cost segment.