The knife and cutlery market in France

The French disposable tableware market is valued at over 650 million euros The global disposable tableware market, valued at around $42 billion, is expected to grow modestly at an average annual rate of 1.46% until 2030. In France, disposable plastic tableware will be banned from 2020 onwards The market, which includes plastic plates, cups, napkins and cutlery, traditionally made from polymers, has begun to adopt more environmentally-friendly alternatives such as wood, cardboard, bamboo and sugarcane. Domestic production of disposable tableware reached nearly 180 million euros in 2021. France imports a significant proportion of its disposable tableware consumption (around 500 million euros). Growing demand from the foodservice sector is having a direct impact on the disposable tableware industry. Over 85% of the public express concern about the use of disposable plastics, and stress the need for recyclable products. Market players Manufacturers Balmagne Emballage Picourt Cabis Fêtez-mo

The French cookware market is estimated at around 680 million euros. The global cookware market, which includes a variety of kitchen tools and small appliances, but excludes large appliances such as ovens and stoves, is worth over $23.8 billion. The pandemic has changed consumer behavior, with 37% of French people reporting that they have rediscovered a taste for cooking at home, leading to a 20% increase in cookware sales. The cookware market is characterized by intense competition and a large number of players, from small companies to major international groups. The market is driven by individuals. Over 80% of the population considers cooking to be a central part of family life. Sales channels are diversified, with the expansion of specialized distribution chains and the development of e-commerce, particularly in emerging markets such as India and China. French exports of cookware exceed 142 million euros. This increased interest in cooking has been fuelled by popular TV shows and ce

The French market for small electrical appliances is valued at 3.7 billion euros. food processors account for only a small share of this market. The cooking and food preparation market accounts for 40%. The global market for food processors is estimated at $2.4 billion. Food processors are versatile and practical, enabling a multitude of culinary tasks to be performed, from chopping and slicing to kneading and cooking. In France, demand for food processors continues to grow due to the trend towards home cooking, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, sales of food processors rose by 24%. Studies indicate that over a third of the French population has become more inclined to cook, which correlates directly with the purchase of food processors. Online sales of small electrical appliances account for 26% of total sales in France. People aged 42 to 57, and baby-boomers aged 57 to 76, are the main consumers. Young parents, generally in their late twenties to early forties, also acco