Top 10 Flatware Manufacturing Companies in China

The Chinese flatware manufacturing industry holds a significant position in the global market, supplying the world with the cutlery we rely on every day. From high-end Western restaurants to ordinary family dining tables, Chinese cutlery can be found everywhere. China is one of the largest manufacturing hubs for flatware globally. Many cities in China are dotted with flatware factories producing cutlery daily. However, the vast number of manufacturers does not necessarily mean all produced flatware is of high quality; some produce low-end products, while others specialize in high-end, high-quality ones. This article mainly introduces the industry data and an overview of leading companies in China's flatware manufacturing sector.

According to data from the China Tableware Association, the Chinese flatware industry has shown a trend of continuous growth in recent years, with an expanding export scale. Statistics reveal that the market size of Chinese flatware reached $31.61 billion in 2023, marking a year-on-year increase of 9.34%, with 10 flatware manufacturers standing out.

In terms of economic output, the flatware manufacturing industry contributed $80 billion to China's economy in 2023 and continues to exert a strong influence. It provides employment opportunities for millions of Chinese people and creates numerous indirect jobs in related industries.

From flatware to glassware, Chinese-made tableware is popular worldwide, making China one of the largest exporters of tableware manufacturing.

Today, we will focus on the Chinese flatware manufacturing industry, understand exclusive statistics and trends among Chinese flatware manufacturers, and explore China's most powerful flatware manufacturing companies.

Latest Trends and Statistics in Flatware Manufacturing

The China Catering Industry Association has directly collected information from tens of thousands of flatware manufacturers across the country, gathering some key data points for this significant industry in 2024. Here are their findings:

• There are currently 278,129 tableware manufacturing companies in China, with 21,561 specializing in flatware.

• 23% of the 21,561 Chinese flatware manufacturers are owned by women, with the majority owned by men.

• 12,629 flatware manufacturing companies export their products, and 6,000 have participated in the Canton Fair.

• Guangdong Province has the largest number of manufacturers, accounting for 57%, followed closely by Jiangsu Province.

Next, let's measure China's largest manufacturing bases by the number of employees at each location.

China’s Prominent Companies Offering Flatware; 

Top 10 by Influence

Top 10 Flatware Manufacturing Companies in China

• Jieshengda

Jieyang Rongcheng Jieshengda Stainless Steel Products Factory is located in the Meiyun Hecuo Industrial Zone, Jieyang City, Guangdong Province, with a beautiful environment and convenient transportation. It employs 100 people and occupies a factory size of 1,000-3,000 square meters. Engaged in the design, production, and sale of various stainless steel flatware and kitchenware, Jieshengda boasts a perfect production line and trade experience after 10 years of development. Jieshengda's products sell well domestically and internationally, including in Japan, Korea, the Middle East, Europe, the United States, and many other countries and regions.

• Garbo Flatware

Garbo Flatware is a leader in the flatware manufacturing industry in Guangdong, China. With multiple factories employing over 1,000 staff and over 3,000 clients worldwide, it has received positive feedback from hundreds of B2B tableware procurement managers. Its ceramic-handled cutlery is popular in 86 countries globally. Founded in 1993, the company owns a large 30,000-square-meter factory specializing in the manufacture of mid-to-high-end stainless steel cutlery for international sales. With 16 production lines and 150 production equipment, including horizontal machines, laser cutting machines, hydraulic presses, forging machines, imported punches, and imported polishing machines, Garbo Flatware's advanced manufacturing technology has revolutionized previous production modes in the industry. It has achieved considerable success in the fiercely competitive industry, and its excellent customization services can satisfy various customer wishes.

• Bridge Style

Founded in 2016, Bridge Style targets the North American and Western European markets and prides itself on producing not only practical but also aesthetically pleasing cutlery. The company focuses on design and craftsmanship, ensuring its products meet the highest standards of quality and durability. The company's two production lines are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and technology, allowing for efficient and precise manufacturing processes. Bridge Style is a growing participant in the tableware industry, emphasizing design, quality, and market expansion. With two production lines and an annual production capacity of 1 million pieces, the company can meet customer demands and continue to expand its share in major markets.

• Snyno Cutlery Company

Snyno Houseware is a cutlery manufacturing company established in 2022. With a factory size of 1,000-3,000 square meters and an annual production capacity of 160,000 pieces, the company has its own design and sales teams, specializing in high-quality and competitively priced stainless steel cutlery sets. Snyno Houseware also excels in controlling product quality and delivery dates with over 10 years of experience in foreign trade. All customer needs and requirements are met, benefiting from the expansion and improvement of Snyno Houseware's sales and service system. Snyno Houseware always strives to provide innovative, creative, fashionable, and high-class products to its customers.

• Future Houseware

Founded in 2003, Future Houseware has been working in the houseware industry for over two decades, offering the best value to customers. With rich market experience, it has a headquarters in Ningbo, China, employs over 400 people worldwide, and has subsidiaries in Germany, Australia, the United States, etc. Future Houseware has established strategic partnerships with more than 100 suppliers who share the same values to provide customers with premium, flexible, and cost-effective supply chains.

• Daoqi Hardware

With over 12 years of production experience, Daoqi Hardware has been developing, producing, and marketing flatware for more than three years. Its product range includes flatware, kitchenware, and bar accessories, made from 100% food-safe-grade stainless steel compliant with European and American food safety standards and passing third-party tests such as FDA and LFGB. Working with retailers and distributors from the US and Europe, the company has two in-house designers to keep its catalog updated. Daoqi Hardware's experienced service and low minimum order quantity (MOQ) attract retailers and distributors from the US and Europe. Currently, Daoqi Hardware's sophisticated R&D team produces a catalog with over 100 items and develops 10 new items every year. Orders are delivered in seven to 30 days. Daoqi Hardware has two production lines, including 30 machines, and can deliver off-the-shelf and OEM orders in one to five days.

• Gorlando

Established in 2010, Gorlando's factory covers an area of 20,000 square meters and has three branches. The manufacturer uses 100% original ecological degradable environmental protection materials for processing and private customization to undertake domestic and foreign OEM and ODM orders. The main products are wooden/bamboo cutlery, bamboo sticks, bamboo skewers, toothpicks, chopsticks, paper straws, high-end party supplies, and other disposable catering products. All products have passed FSC, SGS, and FDA food safety certifications recognized by Europe and the United States. Each batch of goods can pass 100% quality inspection, and over 15 of 40HQ products are exported every month.

• Weilong Wood

Located at No. 1 Guangming Road, Dongming Village, Xiping Town, Weishan County, Jining City, Shandong Province, China, Weilong Wood employs 100 people and is a manufacturer of wooden flatware in China since 1991. The company provides product export services.

• Qingzhan

Founded in 1996, Qingzhan is a company specializing in the production of stainless steel tableware, coffee tools, bar tools and kitchen utensils. Rich experience in OEM projects, 6 production lines and more than 1000 open projects for you to choose from.

• Green Plastic

Grenn Plastic was established in 2014. Although it was established for a relatively short time, the company has rapidly developed into one of the leading plastic knife and fork manufacturers in China. In the past ten years, Green Plastics Company has accumulated rich export experience, and its products have been exported to many overseas countries and regions, winning wide international praise. The company's factory covers an area of 10,000 square meters, with advanced production equipment and technology and a professional R&D team. These advantages enable Green Plastics to focus on producing all kinds of high-quality plastic knives and forks to meet the needs and tastes of different customers. Its product line covers a variety of styles and specifications of plastic knives and forks, including but not limited to knives and forks used in different occasions such as families, restaurants and hotels. As one of the largest plastic knife and fork manufacturers in China, Green Plastic Company has been adhering to the business philosophy of "quality first, customer first". The company pays attention to product quality control and after-sales service to ensure that every product meets international standards and customer expectations. At the same time, the company also actively communicates with customers, understands their needs and feedback, and constantly improves products and services to meet the ever-changing market. In the future, with the continuous development and expansion of the company, I believe Green Plastics will continue to provide customers with better products and services and make greater contributions to the plastic manufacturing industry in China.

The data of the top 10 knife and fork manufacturing companies in China were collected by China Tableware Association, and China Tableware Association has been compiling and publishing the data of tableware industry since 1980. The research team accurately located each tableware enterprise in China to ensure that its information was kept up-to-date and complete. The competition in the knife and fork industry is fierce and there are many brands. It is very important to choose an excellent supplier. The top 10 knife and fork manufacturing companies in China occupy an important position in the industry through high quality, innovative design and extensive market penetration.  

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