Driven by factors such as raw material costs, process upgrades, brand positioning and global market demand, the price of cast iron tableware has shown a clear stratified trend in recent years, with the overall market presenting a \”high-end stable rise, mid-end steady growth, and low-end price bottoming\” pattern. The following is a detailed analysis of the core trends and influencing factors:
The cast iron tableware market has formed three distinct price tiers, each targeting different consumer groups and showing independent trend characteristics:
The high-end market (priced above 500 yuan) is dominated by international luxury brands and domestic premium design brands, with prices showing a steady upward trend. International brands such as Le Creuset and Staub rely on century-old craftsmanship and cultural added value, with their limited-edition enamel cast iron pots often priced above 3,000 yuan, and some collectible models even exceeding 10,000 yuan. Domestic high-end brands represented by Guiheqi have also achieved price breakthroughs through industrial design innovation—their enamel cast iron pots winning the German iF Design Award are priced between 300-500 yuan, and the terraced field enamel series, which integrates traditional Chinese colors, has an annual sales volume of over 100,000 units, accounting for 60% of total sales, verifying the market acceptance of mid-to-high-end pricing.