Price for Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Belgium - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Belgium
4. Exports of Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Belgium

Price for Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s amounted to $579 per thousand units, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s increased by +81.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 53%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($3.8 per unit), while the price for Poland ($322 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+43.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s amounted to $714 per thousand units, picking up by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 102%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($3.8 per unit), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($51 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+34.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s decreased by -14.5% to 233M units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 30%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 301M units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s totaled $135M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +22.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +81.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) to Belgium in 2022:

1. Poland (147.0M units)
2. Czech Republic (46.8M units)
3. Vietnam (10.1M units)
4. France (9.7M units)
5. Germany (7.3M units)
6. Netherlands (6.5M units)

Exports of Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s decreased by -9.2% to 168M units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -15.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 198M units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s reduced to $120M in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 154% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $128M in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) from Belgium in 2022:

1. Netherlands (58.3M units)
2. France (41.9M units)
3. Ireland (8.9M units)
4. Senegal (6.5M units)
5. South Africa (6.1M units)
6. Tunisia (5.4M units)
7. Dominican Republic (5.2M units)
8. Singapore (3.7M units)
9. United Kingdom (3.7M units)
10. Czech Republic (3.6M units)
11. Kenya (3.6M units)
12. Italy (2.9M units)
13. Madagascar (2.5M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform