Israel: Safety Razor Blade Market 2025

Safety Razor Blade Market Size in Israel

In 2021, the Israeli safety razor blade market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Safety Razor Blade Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, the amount of safety razor blades exported from Israel soared to X units, jumping by 88% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 625%. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, safety razor blade exports contracted slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 673% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units) was the main destination for safety razor blade exports from Israel, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, safety razor blade exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), threefold. Turkey (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +123.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+32.2% per year) and Turkey (+18.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for safety razor blades exports from Israel, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at +90.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+21.6% per year) and Turkey (+5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average safety razor blade export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -47.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per unit) and Belgium ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Jordan (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Safety Razor Blade Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, overseas purchases of safety razor blades were finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, safety razor blade imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest safety razor blade supplier to Israel, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, safety razor blade imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X units), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +27.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+82.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of safety razor blades to Israel, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +29.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+86.5% per year) and Singapore (+44.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average safety razor blade import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 15%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) and Turkey ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) and Greece ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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