Germany: Razor Market 2025

Razor Market Size in Germany

The German razor market reduced to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 4.4%. Razor consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Razor Production in Germany

In value terms, razor production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Razor Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of razors exported from Germany dropped markedly to X tons, reducing by -18.2% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 5.2% against the previous year. 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 dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of razor exports from Germany, together comprising 44% of total exports. Sweden, the Czech Republic, Spain, the Netherlands, France, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Hungary and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 Croatia (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest markets for razor exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 55% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Sweden, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Spain, Italy, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main countries of destination, Croatia, with a CAGR of +15.8%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average razor export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Poland (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Razor Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of razors imported into Germany fell to X tons, dropping by -12.8% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, razor imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of razor imports to Germany, together accounting for 72% of total imports. China, Egypt, Japan, Belgium, the United States and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +47.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and China ($X) were the largest razor suppliers to Germany, with a combined 80% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Egypt, Japan, the United States, Belgium and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +25.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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