Middle East: Safety Razor Blade Market 2025

Safety Razor Blade Market Size in the Middle East

In 2021, the Middle Eastern safety razor blade market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Safety Razor Blade Production in the Middle East

In value terms, safety razor blade production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Safety Razor Blade Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Safety razor blade exports soared to X units in 2021, picking up by 16% compared with 2020. Total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +66.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, safety razor blade exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 40%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) dominates exports structure, together creating 96% of total exports. Israel (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +18.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest safety razor blade supplier in the Middle East, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled +12.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+1.6% per year) and Israel (+7.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per thousand units, with a decrease of -23.1% against the previous year. Export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, safety razor blade export price decreased by -24.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 39%. The level of export peaked at $X per thousand units in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Israel ($X per thousand units), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Safety Razor Blade Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, supplies from abroad of safety razor blades was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, safety razor blade imports surged 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) and Turkey (X units) prevails in imports structure, together making up 73% of total imports. Iraq (X units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Israel (X units). All these countries together took near 15% share of total imports. The following importers - Iran (X units) and Oman (X units) - together made up 6.2% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +16.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Iraq ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 72% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of +8.7%, 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

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, safety razor blade import price increased by +57.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 63%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per unit), while Iran ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+11.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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