CUTTING BOARDS MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2023 - 2030)

Cutting Boards Market Size and Trends

Cutting boards market size is expected to reach US$ 3.36 Bn Bn by 2031, from US$ 2.11 in 2023, exhibiting a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period.

Cutting boards are chopping blocks used as a base for cutting fruits, vegetables, meat, bread, and other food items in domestic and commercial kitchens. These provide a stable surface to cut food items without damaging kitchen counters. Cutting boards are available in different materials like wood, plastic, glass, marble, bamboo, and others. These are an essential kitchen tool for home cooks as well as professional chefs as these protect knife edges and counter tops.

The market growth is driven by rising consumer spending on kitchenware products and growing adoption of these boards in residential and commercial kitchens. Cutting boards market is segmented into material type, end user, distribution channel, application, size, shape, and region. By material type, the wood segment held the largest share as wood cutting boards are durable, bacteria-resistant and gentle on knife edges.

Cutting Boards Market Trends

• Multipurpose Kitchen Tools: Leading cutting board brands are expanding into kitchen prep tools like serving trays, bowl holders, compost bins, and knife blocks made from the same materials. This provides added value and convenience to customers. For instance, Ironwood launched a modular kitchen collection in 2021 comprising chopping blocks, pan handlers, paper towel holders, knife blocks, and others. This cross-selling approach boosts product bundling opportunities and average transaction value.
• High-performance Composite Materials: Technologically advanced composite cutting board materials like Richlite (paper), Epicurean (wood pulp) and Sani-Tuff (rubber) are gaining popularity for their performance benefits. These durable, knife-friendly and low-maintenance composites are widely used for commercial kitchen chopping blocks. Their microbial resistance, structural reinforcement with polymers, moisture/stain resistance make them ideal for heavy-duty foodservice applications.