The One-off Chopsticks Market size is estimated to reach $40.8 million by 2027. Furthermore, it is poised to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% over the forecast period of 2022-2027. Chopsticks are a pair of thin sticks that Asians use to eat with. These sticks, which are held between the thumb and fingers, are used to lift the meal to the mouth. Chopsticks are a cultural icon that originated in China. It comes in a variety of styles with different geometric and material variations. Chopsticks are made up of two identically sized sticks that are used as kitchen utensils and eating utensils. Chopsticks were most likely employed for cooking rather than eating in the beginning. Chopsticks were first used as dining utensils during the Han dynasty. Asians have utilized disposable chopsticks for almost two millennia. One-off Chopsticks are made of various materials and come in a variety of lengths. The rising shift of consumers towards Chinese dishes especially among children and the growing concern of using disposable cutlery is a significant factor driving the One-off Chopsticks Industry forward in the projected period of 2022-2027.
One-off Chopsticks Market Segmentation Analysis- By Type
The One-off Chopsticks market based on type can be further segmented into Aspen, Bamboo, Birch and others. Bamboo held a dominant market share in the year 2021 owing to its benefits such as less expensive, readily-available, ready-to-split, and resistant to heat and has no perceptible odor or taste. Bamboo chopsticks as eating utensil or kitchen utensils are one of the most cost-effective options, as they are free of pesticides and pollutants, as well as being environmentally beneficial. Bamboo is thick, adaptable, and durable. Moreover, according to the Comtrade’s statistics, China’s export of bamboo chopsticks and sticks reached USD 105 million in 2008. Each year, the Japanese used 23 to 25 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks; approximately 200 pairs for each person. Fast food has proliferated over the world, and chopsticks are more likely to be used with it. Bamboo chopsticks are an eco-friendly alternative to wood since they are created from a highly renewable material that grows and spreads swiftly. Bamboo chopsticks are available in both reusable and disposable varieties. Both varieties are light and easy to handle. They’re easy to bring along on a camping trip or to eat in a restaurant, thereby, driving the One-off Chopsticks market.
However, Aspen is estimated to be the fastest-growing, with a CAGR of 3.9% over the forecast period of 2022-2027. Aspen is a white and soft but fairly strong, and has low flammability. It has a number of uses notably for making matches and paper where its low flammability makes it safer to use than most other woods and also used for making disposable chopsticks. Thus, increase in demand of aspen and bamboo wood to make one-off chopsticks is likely to accelerate rapidly in the near future which in turn is likely to accelerate the one-off chopstick market during the forecast period 2022-2027.
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One-off Chopsticks Market Segmentation Analysis- By Distribution Channel
The One-off Chopsticks market based on Distribution Channel can be further segmented into Supermarket/Hypermarket, E-Commerce, Departmental Stores, and Others. E-Commerce held a dominant market share in the year 2021 owing towards ease of availability of a wide selection of products of various features like disposable chopsticks as eating utensil in kitchen utensils given by all brands at reasonable discounts. Companies prefer exclusive distributors as when a distributor sells more than one brand, focus on single brand is lost this may result in decline of sales. The increasing rapidly as customers believe that the products that are available online are cheaper and easier to buy. They not only can choose products from different brands but also can compare those brands and select the required products. Product availability, free shipping and cheaper prices are main reasons for the growth of online sales thereby, driving the One-off Chopsticks market. Chopsticks producers also provide custom-engraved, personalised chopsticks, design and modify chopsticks, and strive to create the greatest modified chopsticks and chopstick items for Amazon, eBay, Wish sellers, and enterprises. The majority of chopsticks are made of high-quality wood and bamboo that has been hand-selected. Customers are enticed to adapt reusable chopsticks by such offers.
However, Supermarket/Hypermarket is estimated to be the fastest-growing, with a CAGR of 4.3% over the forecast period of 2022-2027. Supermarkets are attempting to engage customers and make them a part of the meal preparation process. Such activities set supermarket/hypermarket purchasing apart from that of larger, mass merchandisers, resulting in segment growth.
One-off Chopsticks Market Segmentation Analysis- By Geography
The One-off Chopsticks market based on Geography can be further segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Rest of the World. Asia-Pacific held a dominant market share of 32% in the year 2021 as compared to the other counterparts. The growing popularity of Chinese foods like noodles is anticipated to boost sales of reusable chopsticks. A growth in the number of industrial plants, as well as the high supply of aspen in this region, are projected to fuel the regional reusable chopsticks market. Moreover, around 80 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks are consumed each year.
Furthermore, chopsticks have become more accepted in association with Asian food in Hawaii, the West Coast of North America, and towns with Overseas Asian communities all over the world. The usage of disposable chopsticks kitchen utensils or eating utensil such as chopsticks has been limited in China, forcing manufacturers to relocate production to the North American region for one-off chopsticks.
One-off Chopsticks Market Drivers
A rising inclination towards Disposable One-Off Chopsticks have readily aided the market growth.
Increasing demand of disposable chopstick across the globe is a significant factor driving the one-off chopstick market. Disposable chopsticks are composed up of aspen wood but other organic materials such as bamboo, oak, and cedar are commonly used in the production of chopsticks. The fact that chopsticks are an essential part of tableware and cooking equipment, especially in Asian countries, is predicted to continue to be a major driving force. Moreover, Dalian Noble Forest Woodarts Co Ltd., a beautiful coastal city in Northern China, specialized in R & D and manufacturing disposable chopsticks, paper, cups and masks, there by aiding towards One-off chopsticks industry expansion.
The growing emphasis on hygiene and fast product availability.
One-off chopsticks is widely used in end-use applications due to a growing emphasis on hygiene and fast product availability. This has become increasingly popular due to advantages such as its recyclable nature, low cost, and appealing designs. Furthermore, this form allows them to serve food in a more fashionable manner. Following the pandemic, the market is expected to grow due to an increase in demand for wrapped disposable one-off chopsticks solutions due to the health and hygiene risks generally associated with distributed cutlery. Aside from that, manufacturers are including disposable chopsticks in dispensers to aid in the efficient dispensing of one-off chopsticks. Eco-Products, a Novolex Company, launched a range of biodegradable cutlery in 2019 as well as a revolutionary dispenser that gives clients one one-off chopsticks at a time. Also, The Linden Portable Cutlery Set, a new eco-friendly cutlery set, will be released on November 27, 2020. A fork, knife, two spoons of various sizes, a pair of chopsticks, and two spoons are included. This handy package comes with everything needed to eat practically any meal outside of the house. These advances point to a bright future for the economy.
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One-off Chopsticks Market Challenges
Stringent Government Regulation.
Factors that impede the growth of One-Off Chopsticks Market are stringent government regulations regarding cutting down of trees for making One-Off Chopsticks. Manufacturers continue to struggle to obtain biodegradable-raw material that complies with existing environmental requirements since wood-based one-off chopsticks contribute significantly to deforestation. Moreover, according to Bai Guangxin, a deputy to the National People’s Congress and CEO of China Jilin Forest Industry Group, each year in China an equivalent of 20 million 20 year old trees are cut down to make 80 billion pair of disposable chopsticks which restrain the market growth.
One-off Chopsticks Industry Outlook
Product launches, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and geographical expansions are key strategies adopted by players in the One-off Chopsticks Market. One-off Chopsticks top 10 companies include:
Besta Bamboo Machine Co Ltd.
Pacific East Company
Ngoc Chau Enterprise Pte
Nanchang Sanyou Industrial Co, Ltd.
Nine Zero Trade Development Limited
Dom Agri Product
Bamboo Forever Co Ltd.
Georgia
Blooming Wave Co.
Senior Care Innovation.
Recent Developments
In April 2021, Consumer co-ops in the Tohoku region, Japan have started selling disposable chopsticks through their co-op store in January 2020. This is a new product of the “Cocon-Tohoku” a brand that aims to support the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake and promote the regional economy in the Tohoku region. It contains 51% scallop shell powder from Aomori Prefecture. The product is eco-friendly “washable and reusable” chopsticks as an alternative to wooden disposable ones.In March 2020, Nittax, a Japanese brand announced wooden chopsticks which were made by a 100 year old wood material manufacturer. Moreover, it was slender and gentle in shape that it would fit one’s fingers easily. The series encompasses of standard-light-extra light. Additionally, the light version would cost 1320 yen each, with a size of 23×21 cm. Extra-light would cost close to 1980 yen each and would be of size 24cmx22cm.
Key Takeaways
Geographically, Asia-Pacific held a dominant market share in the year 2021 owing to the presence of large dominant companies in the region including Bamboo Forever Co. Ltd., Ngoc Chau Enterprise Pte and Others. However, westernization trends have given the much-needed push for using disposable chopsticks products. Additionally, North America is expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities to the marketers owing to the growing preference to outsource the manufacturing aspects to the region owing to cost advantages and trade benefits.
The growing demand for chopsticks from enthusiasts who wish to learn how to eat with chopsticks is also driving the One-off Chopsticks industry. Fast food has been increasingly popular around the world, with chopsticks being used more frequently with fast cuisine. Reusable chopsticks are predicted to expand in popularity due to rising environmental awareness and strict government regulations, propelling market growth throughout the forecast period. The government’s anti-deforestation regulations are among the reasons limiting the expansion of the one-off chopsticks market.
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