Brazil: Razor Market 2025

Razor Market Size in Brazil

After two years of decline, the Brazilian razor market increased by 13% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, saw a mild decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Razor Production in Brazil

In value terms, razor production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Razor Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of razors, when their volume increased by 28% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 40%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, razor exports expanded modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main destinations of razor exports from Brazil, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of +3.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Ecuador ($X) and Colombia ($X) were the largest markets for razor exported from Brazil worldwide, together accounting for 75% of total exports. Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Guatemala and Panama lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Guatemala, with a CAGR of +5.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average razor export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -20.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Panama ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Guatemala (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Razor Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, razor imports into Brazil declined to X tons, waning by -12.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, razor imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of razor to Brazil, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, razor imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), twofold. Greece (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (-7.5% per year) and Greece (+34.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest razor suppliers to Brazil were Mexico ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 75% of total imports. Greece, Vietnam, India and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +101.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average razor import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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