The global cutlery market is expected to grow from USD 8.149 billion in 2025 to USD 9.430 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 2.96%.
The increasing number of food service restaurants, coupled with an increase in hotels, cafes, and other food service joints, is increasing the demand for high-quality cutlery products to serve their consumers. With increasing demand in food service establishments, there is an increasing surge for premium quality knives, and forks, among others. Moreover, the increase in technological advancement as it has made the production procedures easy is also one of the reasons boosting the global cutlery market growth.
Furthermore, the increase in e-commerce is boosting the global cutlery market in the projected period. Also, the increasing popularity of culinary shows on TV and video-on-demand networks has introduced viewers and cooking lovers to various cuisines and various cutlery options such as chopsticks with were initially used in Japan but have become famous all around the world, such globalization of cutlery is pushing the global cutlery market towards an upward curve.
The growing number of fine dining restaurants, along with growing per capita income in developing countries, is aiding the global cutlery market growth. Further, the growing use of new and innovative products with advanced materials like carbon fiber, synthetic fibers, ceramics, and titanium alloys is increasing the demand for new and improved cutlery in the projected period. For instance, to keep up with the demand for new products, Eco-Products launched its newest line of sustainable products, including compostable cutlery.
According to OEC World, the top importers of cutlery sets plated with precious metal in 2021 were France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Ireland, with imports worth 4.94, 4.79, 3.28, 3.10, and 2.81 million, respectively. The increasing imports in France can be attributed to the presence of a large number of fine dining restaurants, coupled with increasing visits from tourists to such places.
The North American region is estimated to have a large share during the projected period due to the market players that are involved in matching client expectations by offering quality cutlery sets and items. Additionally, there is an increase in financing for R&D initiatives to identify better compositions and raw materials, which will enhance the efficacy and efficiency of the cutlery products and fuel the regional cutlery market.
The United States cutlery market is growing owing to the increased demand for edible cutlery, as people are more concerned about the environment and are switching to biodegradable and edible cutlery. The market is also growing due to the growth in government initiatives and various product developments in the nation.
According to the US Census Bureau, the import of cookware, cutlery, and tools increased from 1,069 million dollars in May to 1,079 million dollars in June 2023. This import growth is due to the rising demand for an improved dining experience. Manufacturers in the nation are further focusing on product innovation, diminishing the use of plastics, and using environmentally friendly products. For instance, Sabert Corporation announced the introduction of a new line of compostable paper cutlery in April 2022. The cutlery line is recyclable and constructed of FSCTM-certified paper. The set comes with a 13cm coffee spoon, a 17cm fork, a 17cm knife, and four 17cm spoons.
| Report Metric | Details |
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| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Cutlery Market Size in 2025 | US$8.149 billion |
| Cutlery Market Size in 2030 | US$9.430 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 2.96% |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
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| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| List of Major Companies in Cutlery Market |
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| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |