Europe: Safety Razor Blade Market 2025

Safety Razor Blade Market Size in Europe

In 2021, the Europe safety razor blade market decreased by -0.2% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Safety Razor Blade Production in Europe

In value terms, safety razor blade production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 0.7%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Safety Razor Blade Exports

Exports in Europe

Safety razor blade exports expanded rapidly to X units in 2021, increasing by 9.2% on 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 29%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, safety razor blade exports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9.7% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) represented roughly 70% of total exports in 2021. Germany (X units) held a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Czech Republic (5.7%). The following exporters - Belgium (X units) and Russia (X units) - each resulted at a 4.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +21.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 80% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the Netherlands and Russia, which together accounted for a further 10%.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +3.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -7.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the Netherlands (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Safety Razor Blade Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, supplies from abroad of safety razor blades increased by 7.8% to X units, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, safety razor blade imports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 9.4%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of safety razor blade imports in 2021 were the Czech Republic (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Poland (X units), together accounting for 69% of total import. It was distantly followed by Germany (X units), the UK (X units), Italy (X units) and Belgium (X units), together constituting a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +32.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest safety razor blade importing markets in Europe were Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for 42% of total imports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +8.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, declining by -4.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 17%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the Czech Republic (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform