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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s amounted to $327 per thousand units, which is down by -36.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price decreased by -0.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $4.7 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 United States ($2.5 per unit), while the price for Belgium ($149 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the average export price for razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s amounted to $702 per thousand units, falling by -27.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 66%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $5 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($4.2 per unit), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($223 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 Greece (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, imports of razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s into France skyrocketed to 362M units, picking up by 59% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s stood at $118M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 4.4% against the previous year. Imports peaked 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 France in 2022:

1. Belgium (240.4M units)
2. Germany (33.0M units)
3. Poland (32.3M units)
4. China (12.3M units)
5. Denmark (10.4M units)
6. Netherlands (10.3M units)
7. Greece (8.6M units)

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

For the fourth consecutive year, France recorded growth in shipments abroad of razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s, which increased by 18% to 100M units in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s dropped to $70M in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 18%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $82M, and then reduced in the following year.

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

1. United Kingdom (15.2M units)
2. United States (7.5M units)
3. Slovakia (7.4M units)
4. Belgium (5.5M units)
5. Brazil (5.1M units)
6. Guatemala (5.1M units)
7. Spain (5.1M units)
8. Italy (4.6M units)
9. Mexico (4.2M units)
10. Algeria (3.2M units)
11. Congo (2.7M units)
12. Switzerland (2.5M units)
13. Greece (2.4M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform