India Cutlery Market

India Cutlery Market Overview:

The India cutlery market size reached USD 533.4 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 866.57 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.13% during 2025-2033. The market is growing consistently with rising demand in the household and commercial segments. The market is expanded due to higher disposable incomes, urbanization, and changing meal habits, creating opportunities for premium product offerings and innovation.

India Cutlery Market Trends:

Rise of Sustainable Cutlery

Sustainability ranks among the prime trends in the Indian cutlery industry as it has gradually transitioned to sustainable products. More consumers opt for biodegradable, compostable, and reusable cutlery made of bamboo, wood, and similar natural sources. They minimize waste by reducing their reliance on plastics and resonate well with nature-focused individuals. The government's strict policies on single-use plastics have sped up this transition, affecting not just homes but also restaurants, catering businesses, and events. The trend is also aided by creative designs that blend sustainability with fashion, rendering green cutlery both functional and fashionable. For example, in May 2024, Quit Plastic introduced India's first-ever sugarcane bagasse cutlery, providing compostable spoons, forks, and knives as a green alternative to plastic, wood, and paper cutlery, encouraging green dining and minimizing environmental footprint. Further, as environmental consciousness grows, the trend is likely to pick up speed, with companies launching more sustainable and fashionable long-lasting cutlery. Further, the growth of sustainable cutlery in India indicates a wider movement towards cleaner lifestyles, finding harmony between convenience and environmental stewardship.

Premiumization of Cutlery for High-End Dining

India's cutlery segment is observing increased premium products, buoyed by demand from high-end dining restaurants as well as consumers craving a higher dining experience. Luxury cutlery produced from materials such as silver, gold, and stainless steel of fine quality is becoming popular for its durability, sophistication, and capacity to embellish table settings. For instance, in January 2025, FnS diversified its portfolio of 3,000+ products, integrating traditional craftsmanship and contemporary innovation with a focus on sustainability, superior quality, and addressing the changing demands of professional chefs and home cooks. Moreover, the trend carries over to customized and bespoke cutlery, enabling restaurants and homes to reflect their own personality through detailed designs and branding. In upscale dining, top-shelf cutlery becomes an important element in delivering a lasting dining experience, echoing the attention to detail of the establishment. The premiumization trend also complements the amplified interest in fine dining at home, as consumers splurge on high-quality cutlery for special occasions. As Indian cuisine culture grows, the market for high-quality cutlery will amplify, with tradition combined with luxury in the dining experience.

Growing Popularity of Multi-Functional Cutlery

Multi-functional cutlery is increasingly sought after in India as people crave convenience and practicality. Sporks (spoon and fork in one) and knife-fork hybrids are popular examples of versatile utensils for busy lifestyles and minimalists alike. Millennials, young working adults, and camping enthusiasts particularly use multi-functional cutlery, which is treasured for being space-saving and effective. The trend extends to homes with multifunctional tools that ease kitchen and eating activities. Also, the tourism and hospitality industry are embracing multifunctional knives for eating while on the move, providing more convenience to clients. The items are mostly trendy in design and hence practical yet fashionable. With consumers looking for simplified day-to-day routines and less clutter, the multi-function cutlery trend is likely to keep expanding, providing creative solutions that merge purpose with aesthetics in everyday dining settings.

India Cutlery Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, distribution channel, and application.

Product Type Insights:

• Plastic
• Stainless Steel
• Silver
• Gold

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type. This includes plastic, stainless steel, silver, and gold.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Online
• Offline

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel have also been provided in the report. This includes online and offline.

Application Insights:

• Household
• Public Consumption Restaurant
• High-end Restaurant

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes household, public consumption restaurant, and high-end restaurant.

Regional Insights:

• North India
• South India
• East India
• West India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North, South, East, and West India.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

India Cutlery Market News:

• In August 2024, Ecolery has launched novel edible spoons made of multigrain flour, spices, and flavoring agents with Peri Peri, Chocolate, and Masala flavors. The spoons weigh just 10 grams and have a shelf life of six months, providing a convenient solution to single-use plastic cutlery, furthering Ecolery's cause for sustainability.
• In May 2024, MAGGI, as part of its 'Desh ke liye 2 minute' initiative, introduced an edible fork made of wheat flour in partnership with Nestlé R&D India and start-up Trishula. The innovation provides an enhanced experience for MAGGI Cuppa Noodles while encouraging sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic cutlery.

India Cutlery Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the India cutlery market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the India cutlery market on the basis of product type?
• What is the breakup of the India cutlery market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What is the breakup of the India cutlery market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the India cutlery market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the India cutlery market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India cutlery?
• What is the structure of the India cutlery market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the India cutlery market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India cutlery market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India cutlery market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India cutlery industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.