HS Code:
Teakettles, classified under HS Code 8516.71 (electric teakettles) or 7323.93 (non-electric stainless steel teakettles), are household or commercial appliances used for boiling water, typically for tea or coffee preparation. This category includes both traditional stovetop kettles and modern electric kettles with features like temperature control and automatic shut-off. The global trade of teakettles is driven by consumer demand for convenience, energy efficiency, and aesthetic design, with significant production centered in countries with strong manufacturing capabilities.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & International Trade Centre (ITC)
USD 650 million
54.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 120 million
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 85 million
7.1% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 70 million
5.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 50 million
4.2% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing countries on electric kettles)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Rising demand for electric teakettles with smart features
Increased exports of high-value electric kettles with IoT integration and app-based controls, particularly to developed markets
2021-2023
Shift towards sustainable materials
Growth in demand for kettles made from recycled stainless steel or BPA-free plastics, influencing production in major exporting countries
2020-2022
E-commerce boom
Direct-to-consumer sales channels have boosted trade volumes, especially for niche and premium brands
2019-2023
The European Union introduced stricter energy efficiency requirements for electric teakettles, mandating lower standby power consumption.
January 2023
Manufacturers exporting to the EU must adapt designs, potentially increasing production costs but also opening markets for innovative, energy-efficient models.
The United States imposed an additional 7.5% tariff on Chinese-made electric teakettles as part of ongoing trade tensions.
September 2022
This has led to a slight shift in sourcing to other countries like Vietnam and India, though China remains dominant due to cost advantages.
Major brands launched new lines of smart teakettles with voice assistant integration and customizable temperature settings.
March 2023
Increased demand in tech-savvy markets like the US, UK, and Japan, driving up trade volumes for premium products.