China accounts for 55% of the world's flatware production. In 2004, flatware exports amounted to 8.4 billion pieces, valued at US$882 million.

Total output for 2005 is projected to reach 9 billion pieces, roughly 12% higher than 2004. Most of the increase will be for all-stainless steel flatware.

You will discover —

•	Which manufacturers are best qualified to meet your requirements
•	Who is capable of supplying the best products at the most competitive price

With profiles of 68 suppliers, this report will show you how to identify the manufacturers best prepared to meet your needs in an increasingly fast-changing environment.

Don't get left behind — you'll also benefit from page after page of detailed industry analysis, forecasts of upcoming trends, product comparisons and much more.

What you'll get Deep profiles of 15 major suppliers that offer details on manufacturing capabilities, quality controls, future development plans and more. Based on personal factory tours and interviews with senior managers, this information is available nowhere else Profile tables of 53 additional suppliers, with key information such as production capacities, export capabilities, key export markets and main machinery installed A Product Gallery featuring 100 popular export flatware models, with key specifications and full-color pictures The results of Global Sources' latest supplier survey, summarizing price, product, production and R&D trends for the next 12 months This report covers: all-stainless steel flatware, flatware with plastic and wooden handles, and silver/gold-plated flatware (please note: coverage includes spoons, forks and table knives, but not kitchen knives)

Inside this report Executive Summary (1) Preview page Industry Overview (12) Preview page - Supplier demographics - Products and prices - Materials and components - Research and development/design     Supplier Profiles (61) Preview page - Products - Capability - Outlook - Manufacturing   Product Gallery (18) Preview page - All stainless-steel flatware - Flatware with plastic handles Get the complete version of this report.

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