The kitchen utensils market in Belgium

Kitchen utensils bring together a range of equipment needed for food preparation and cooking, these include all the tools and accessories used to prepare dishes.

Since 2020, the global kitchen utensils market has been experiencing moderate growth, with an estimated average annual growth rate of 4% for the 2019-2023 period, reflecting a market valuation of approximately 5.6 billion US dollars in 2018 according to Technavio Research. However, trends vary between developed and developing nations, with the former focusing on ergonomics and environmental awareness, and the latter driven by rising incomes and culinary preferences, such as the shift towards gas-fired appliances in India and China, contributing to Asia-Pacific's dominant market share of 40%. In the UK, the market has appeared stable, despite a negative average annual growth between 2015 and 2018 of -6%. The market for table and kitchen utensils in the UK was approximately €1.16 billion in 2018, based on Eurostat data. The UK is a net importer of kitchen utensils, primarily from China, which accounts for 56.9% of imports, while exports are significantly lower, creating a trade coverage

The cookware market encompasses all the mobile accessories needed to prepare a meal, including all cookware, but also small kitchen appliances. This study therefore excludes large kitchen appliances such as ovens and gas stoves.