How hot is the camp kitchen business in the summer?
Every August, the aroma of barbecue fills almost every campground in the United States. Post-pandemic, Americans' enthusiasm for outdoor living has continued to rise, especially for weekend camping trips with family and friends. Pitching tents, lighting the stove, grilling steaks, and brewing coffee have become a regular activity for many families.
According to the Outdoor Industry Association, 63% of American consumers said they prefer cooking outdoors in 2024, and portable stoves, grills, folding utensils, and insulated boxes have become essential travel accessories. Statista's retail monitoring also shows that sales of "camp kitchen" products have increased by 67% over the past year, with portable stoves and grills showing the most significant growth.
Outdoor kitchenware in the United States has a "second peak season," not just in the summer.
Many cross-border sellers believe that outdoor kitchenware sales only peak in the summer, but this is not the case. Outdoor product consumption in the United States has two peaks:
The first peak: May to August, the summer camping and grilling season.
The second peak: the holiday gift-giving season from late October to the end of the year.
Americans love giving practical gifts. High-quality outdoor cookware not only demonstrates taste but also proves practical, leading to significant sales around Christmas and Thanksgiving. For sellers, this means product selection and stocking shouldn't be limited to summer; planning should be done year-round.
Timeliness is the biggest challenge for cross-border sellers.
Outdoor cookware features numerous SKUs and medium-to-large sizes. Shipping by sea can easily lead to lengthy round-trip times. If shipped directly from China to the US, the peak season sales window may pass before the goods arrive.
Furthermore, American buyers have a low tolerance for shipping times, especially when shopping on online platforms, where they are accustomed to receiving goods within two or three days. To stand out in this competitive market, local delivery is almost essential.
US overseas warehouse helps you place inventory close to buyers.
U-Speed has overseas warehouses in both the US East Coast (New Jersey) and US West Coast (Los Angeles), perfectly covering key consumer markets on both the east and west coasts. The benefits of this layout are straightforward:
Proximity to buyers: Reduced shipping distances and shorter delivery times. Distributed Warehouse Shipping: Simultaneously stocking inventory on both the East and West Coasts reduces the time and cost of interstate delivery.
Platform Compatibility: Seamless integration with the semi-managed model of platforms like Temu, SHEIN, TikTok, and AE offers greater flexibility in dropshipping.
Our warehouse is equipped with a self-developed WMS system, 24/7 surveillance, and a full range of facilities, including light and heavy-duty shelving, forklifts, and pallets. Whether it's general merchandise, electronics, or sensitive goods like cosmetics, we can handle them according to standard procedures.
Pre-stock inventory to seize opportunities in the US market.
If your product category has significant seasonality, such as portable stoves, grills, or folding utensils, shipping inventory to our US warehouse in advance will bring your delivery speeds up to the level of domestic sellers. Once an order arrives, it can be shipped the same day, ensuring a positive customer experience and a high repurchase rate.
For cross-border sellers, this opportunity is not only an opportunity to increase sales but also a crucial step in maintaining brand reputation.
