France: Razor Market 2025

Razor Market Size in France

The French razor market dropped modestly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -23.6% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Razor Production in France

In value terms, razor production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 83% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Razor Exports

Exports from France

Razor exports from France contracted slightly to X tons in 2021, approximately reflecting 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, razor exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main destinations of razor exports from France, with a combined 37% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Dominican Republic, Nigeria, Morocco, South Africa, Slovakia, Spain, Tunisia, Italy, Belgium and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Dominican Republic (with a CAGR of +11.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for razor exported from France were the UK ($X), Algeria ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 43% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Dominican Republic, Nigeria, Spain, Morocco, Belgium, Tunisia, Slovakia, the United Arab Emirates, Italy and South Africa, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of +12.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average razor export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 6.7%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Italy (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Razor Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of razors, when their volume decreased by -3.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +77.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, razor imports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a perceptible slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of razor imports to France, together comprising 87% of total imports. Slovakia, the Netherlands, China, Germany, the United States and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +407.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Poland ($X) and Greece ($X) appeared to be the largest razor suppliers to France, together accounting for 78% of total imports. Slovakia, the Netherlands, Germany, China, the United States and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +343.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average razor import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 51% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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