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

Contents:

1. Price for Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Germany (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Germany (CIF) - 2024
3. Exports of Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Germany
4. Imports of Razors and Razor Blades; (Including Razor Blade Blanks in Strips) in Germany

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

In 2022, the average export price for razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s amounted to $3.9 per unit, with an increase of 5% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 90%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Poland ($56 per unit), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($115 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 Poland (+33.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In March 2024, the average import price for razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s amounted to $532 per thousand units, increasing by 24% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2023 when the average import price increased by 64% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $1.4 per unit in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to March 2024, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From April 2023 to March 2024, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +17.4% per month.

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

In 2022, the amount of razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s exported from Germany shrank slightly to 106M units, which is down by -4.1% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at 176M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s amounted to $413M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 5.5% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

1. China (43.9M units)
2. Vietnam (18.9M units)
3. Austria (6.5M units)
4. United States (5.5M units)
5. Switzerland (5.2M units)
6. Poland (3.4M units)
7. Sweden (2.7M units)
8. Czech Republic (2.1M units)
9. Mexico (2.1M units)
10. Spain (2.0M units)
11. Belgium (1.7M units)
12. Italy (1.3M units)
13. Hong Kong SAR (0.2M units)

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

For the fourth consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in purchases abroad of razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s, which increased by 8.2% to 238M units in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +19.2% 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 +69.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)s amounted to $240M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Poland (130.0M units)
2. China (37.9M units)
3. Czech Republic (35.9M units)
4. Netherlands (27.0M units)
5. United States (0.2M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform