Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Cutlery & Kitchen Utensil Manufacturing industry in China has expanded and developed steadily in recent years and is expected to continue to grow at a stable rate in the future. Positive impacts contributing to the industry's development include substantially rising demand in domestic markets; rising household disposable income; increasing Western dietary and culinary influences; and improved living standards. These factors have encouraged spending on kitchen items, particularly utensils and tableware. Improvements in product quality, coupled with lower prices, contributed to export growth in some years.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter
Within the Cutlery and Kitchen Utensil Manufacturing industry in 2011, industry operations were predominantly concentrated in Guangdong Province and Zhejiang Province, which together accounted for 70.8% of enterprises and 73.6% of industry revenue in total.
Guangdong is the largest production base in this region, with 46.7% of enterprises and 50.8% of industry revenue in 2011. This coastal province has the largest population and firms benefit from economies of scope and scale... purchase to read more