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Two-color tableware leads the new global trend in catering: a perfect combination of environmental protection and fashion

17 Jun, 2025

With the growth of global consumers' demands for environmental protection and personalization, Two-Tone Cutlery is rapidly becoming the new favorite in the catering industry. This kind of tableware, which combines practicality and aesthetic design, not only adds a modern touch to the dining table, but also gains favor from international buyers due to its eco-friendly materials and diverse designs, becoming a popular category in the foreign trade market.

 

Two-color tableware: A Breakthrough in functionality and aesthetics

Two-color tableware is usually made by piecing together two colors of materials or coatings. Common combinations include black gold, rose gold and silver, wood and metal, etc. It is both simple and full of design sense. Its core advantages include:

 

Visual appeal: The contrasting color design enhances the grade of table presentation, making it suitable for high-end restaurants, hotels and home Settings.

 

Material innovation: Most products are made of food-grade stainless steel, degradable plastics or bamboo fiber, meeting environmental protection regulations in Europe and America (such as FDA, LFGB).

 

Durability: Some of the two-color coatings are treated with special processes, making them scratch-resistant and not prone to fading, meeting commercial requirements.

 

The foreign trade market has huge potential

According to industry reports, the global tableware market size has exceeded 30 billion US dollars in 2023. Among them, two-color tableware has seen a significant increase in demand in Europe, America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia due to its differentiated design.

 

In the European and American markets, consumers are willing to pay a premium for environmentally friendly and high-appearation-level products, and the demand for two-color stainless steel tableware has increased by 15% annually.

 

Emerging markets: The upgrading of hotel industry procurement in the Middle East and Southeast Asia has driven a sharp increase in orders for metal and wood two-color suites.

 

As the global center of the tableware supply chain, enterprises in Guangdong, Zhejiang and other places in China have launched OEM/ODM services, supporting customized colors, logos and packaging, to help overseas buyers build their own exclusive brands.

 

Industry trend: Environmental protection and customization

Sustainable materials: The sales of bamboo fiber two-color tableware on e-commerce platforms in Europe and America (such as Amazon) have doubled, and some enterprises have adopted recycled metals to reduce their carbon footprint.

 

Smart packaging: In foreign trade orders, biodegradable gift boxes paired with dishwashing cloths have become a new selling point.

 

Scene segmentation: The demand for portable two-color tableware sets for scenarios such as camping and weddings is on the rise.