Europe Stainless Steel Flatware Market Forecast to 2028 – COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis – by Product (Spoons, Forks, Knives, Serving Utensils, and Others) and Distribution Channel (Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores, Online Retail, and Others)
The stainless steel flatware market in Europe is expected to grow from US$ 3,763.62 million in 2022 to US$ 5,469.67 million by 2028. It is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2022 to 2028.
Elevating Preference for Dining at Home due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Preference for freshly home-cooked meals has increased as people have become health conscious. In recent years, the trend of house parties and dinners has grown massively, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, hygiene-conscious people prefer home cooking and at-home dining over dining out amid the pandemic. According to a survey by Grocer in November 2020, one out of five people in the UK spent their time on improving their culinary skills during the pandemic, and 40% of the surveyed audience confirmed that they enjoyed cooking at home. Further, food delivery and takeaway services witnessed high growth during the pandemic due to the restrictions on dine-in operations in restaurants due to social distancing norms. According to the report by CGA Tracker, combined sales of food delivery and takeaway services in the UK increased by 130% in September 2020 from 2019. Stainless steel flatware is affordable, attractive, and durable. Attractive stainless steel flatware with sleek designs and finish can enhance the dining experience at home. Therefore, owing to the rising preference for at-home dining, the demand for modern and eye-catching stainless steel flatware is increasing across the region.
Market Overview
The Europe stainless steel flatware market is segmented into Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Russia, and the rest of Europe. The market growth is attributed to increased expenditure for luxurious flatware, a developed hospitality sector, rising product awareness, and digitalized distribution platforms. Further, due to an increased interest in home cooking, social dining events, and casual dining, particularly among younger consumers, the demand for cutlery items, mainly knives, forks, and spoons, has increased significantly. Also, European countries import cutlery from different countries such as China, Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea. According to the Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) report published on December 29, 2020, European cutlery imports increased from US$ 1.4 billion in 2015 to US$ 1.5 billion in 2019, registering an average annual growth of 2.3%. Moreover, stainless steel flatware retains its luster and is more corrosion resistant. Thus, the demand for high-quality designs and durable flatware has increased among consumers. In addition, the European market is known for its heritage and several traditional stainless steel flatware brands. These brands rigorously focus on research and development activities and continue to introduce modern and designer flatware, to help propel the stainless steel flatware market growth.
Europe Stainless Steel Flatware Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Europe Stainless Steel Flatware Market Segmentation
The Europe stainless steel flatware market is segmented into product and distribution channel.
Based on product, the market is segmented into spoons, forks, knives, serving utensils, and others. The forks segment registered the largest market share in 2022. Based on distribution channel, the market is categorized into supermarkets and hypermarkets, specialty stores, online retail, and others. The online retail segment held the largest market share in 2022. Based on country, the market is segmented into Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Russia, and Rest of Europe. Rest of Europe dominated the market share in 2022. ZWILLING J.A. Henckels AG; SABRE; Christofle Silver, Inc.; Tramontina USA Inc.; Eternum S.A.; and Mepra S.P.A are the leading companies operating in the stainless steel flatware market in the region.
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