Netherlands: Safety Razor Blade Market 2025

Safety Razor Blade Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch safety razor blade market decreased by -2.5% to $X, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt slump. Safety razor blade consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Safety Razor Blade Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, safety razor blade production amounted to less than $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 3.8%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Safety Razor Blade Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of safety razor blades exported from the Netherlands skyrocketed to X units, growing by 55% against 2020. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 468% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, safety razor blade exports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units) was the main destination for safety razor blade exports from the Netherlands, with a 19% share of total exports. Moreover, safety razor blade exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X units), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to +36.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+88.1% per year) and Germany (+4.3% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for safety razor blade exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 35% of total exports. China, Denmark, Belgium, France, Finland, Sweden, Spain, the United States, Singapore and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

China, with a CAGR of +359.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Safety Razor Blade Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, supplies from abroad of safety razor blades increased by 24% to X units, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 154% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, safety razor blade imports reached $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -3.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of safety razor blade to the Netherlands, with a 30% share of total imports. Moreover, safety razor blade imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Israel (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +28.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+88.2% per year) and Turkey (+239.0% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of safety razor blades to the Netherlands, comprising 26% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+6.4% per year) and Greece (+28.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average safety razor blade import price amounted to $X per thousand units, shrinking by -15.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 158% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per thousand units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per thousand units), while the price for the Czech Republic ($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 Spain (+23.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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