Component
Electric kettle
A lidded vessel with an electric heating element and an automatic shut-off.
Criticality
Low
Unit cost
$25
Quality
62 / 100
US completeness
16.9
Made in US
2,000,000 units
Current demand
12,000,000 units
US exports
160,000 units
Opportunity score
71.5
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$120M
Expected extra output: 800,000 units per year
Requires
Body
- Stainless shell (default)
- Plastic shell
Heating
- Resistive heating element (default)
- Induction coil
Controls
Power cable
Used by
Finished product.