Why India: a unique blend of scale manufacturing and artisan finishing—packed into world-class clusters for steel utensils (Wazirpur/Jagadhri), brass & copperware (Moradabad), cast-iron cookware (Coimbatore/Kolhapur), and ceramics/terracotta (Khurja/Jaipur belts).
Market proof (hard numbers you can show buyers)
- Stainless-steel housewares (HS 732393): India exported ≈ US$485 million in 2023, ranking #2 globally after China. Great fit for thalis, serveware, bowls, canisters, and prep tools.
- Ceramic/earthen tableware: India exported ≈ US$30.2 million in 2023, led by Brazil, the US and the UK—ideal for terracotta/earthenware concepts and glazed dinnerware.
- Cast-iron capability (broader signal): India is the world’s top exporter of cast-iron articles (HS 732599) at ≈ US$791.6 million in 2023—a strong base for skillets, tawas and Dutch-oven programs.
Signature clusters you can name on-page: Moradabad (brass/copper), Jagadhri & Wazirpur (steel utensils), Coimbatore/Kolhapur (foundries/cookware), Khurja/Jaipur (ceramics/terracotta).
What we can source (illustrative range)
- Stainless steel: dinner plates & thalis, katoris, mixing bowls, canisters, colanders, serveware, tiffins, barware inserts, GN pans.
- Copper/brass serveware: hammered/mirror-polished platters, bowls, chafers, kalash/jug sets, Moscow-mule mugs, hand-etched trays; copper-steel “sandwich” constructions for food-safe interiors.
- Cast iron: pre-seasoned skillets, grill pans, dosa tawas, Dutch ovens; enamel options on request.
- Terracotta/earthenware: kulhads, bakeware, tapas bowls, rustic plates; natural and food-safe glazed finishes.
IndiaUnbox advantage — how we turn clusters into programs
Design adaptation & sampling
CADs from your mood boards, finish boards for steel (satin/mirror/2B/brush), brass/copper (hammered/antique/blackened/plated), cast iron (seasoned/enamel), terracotta (natural/glazed)—with quick prototypes for sign-off.
Supplier shortlisting (by cluster, by capability)
– Moradabad for premium brass/copper serveware & mixed-material sets.
– Jagadhri/Wazirpur for high-volume stainless-steel utensils & kitchenware.
– Coimbatore/Kolhapur for heavy-gauge cast-iron cookware.
– Khurja/Jaipur belts for ceramic & terracotta assortments.
Food-contact compliance, built-in
- EU: Framework Regulation (EC) 1935/2004—we collect DoCs, traceability, and migration/metal-release tests where applicable (ceramics, enamels).
- US: FDA 21 CFR routes for food-contact materials; we align substrates/coatings and testing plans accordingly.
Quality & finish control that buyers feel
Gauge checks (steel/copper), hardness & adhesion for coatings/plating, nickel/lead/cadmium screening where relevant, enamel chip tests, cast-iron flatness & seasoning adhesion, ceramic lead/cadmium migration when glazed.
Packaging engineered for retail & e-com
ISTA-led drop/vibration/compression, right-sized cartons to cut CBM, barcode files (GS1-ready) and multi-SKU gift sets with protective inners.
Price benchmarking you can use
We normalize quotes against stainless/copper input trends and freight indices, then give ready-to-send negotiation notes when benchmarks move.
Typical MOQs & lead times
- Stainless steel: 500–1,000 units/SKU • 45–60 days after approval
- Copper/brass: 300–600 units/SKU • 50–65 days
- Cast iron: 300–500 units/SKU • 55–70 days
- Terracotta/ceramic: 500–1,000 units/SKU • 45–60 days
(Mixed-material assortments consolidated for freight efficiency.)
Suggested stat badges for the webpage
- #2 worldwide in stainless-steel housewares exports (India, US$485M, 2023).
- Global #1 exporter of cast-iron articles (broader category, 2023), signaling deep casting capacity.
- India ceramic tableware exports ≈ US$30.2M (2023) to Brazil/US/UK—niche, brand-friendly lines.
- Named clusters for your buyers: Moradabad (brass/copper), Jagadhri/Wazirpur (steel), Coimbatore/Kolhapur (cast iron), Khurja/Jaipur (ceramics/terracotta).
Bottom line: India combines industrial scale and artisan finesse across metals, cast-iron, and terracotta. IndiaUnbox plugs you straight into the right clusters, locks specs and compliance, and delivers private-label tableware that’s beautiful, durable and export-ready.
