Poland: Razor Market 2025

Razor Market Size in Poland

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Polish razor market, when its value decreased by -21.6% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Razor Production in Poland

In value terms, razor production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Razor production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Razor Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of razors were exported from Poland; growing by 14% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, razor exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of razor exports from Poland, with a combined 36% share of total exports. Spain, France, Romania, the UK, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Greece, Russia, Sweden and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 50%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +105.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest markets for razor exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 27% share of total exports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +116.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, waning by -11.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 21%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Saudi Arabia (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Razor Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of razors decreased by -22% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, razor imports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 33%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of razor imports to Poland, with a combined 54% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Russia, Spain, the UK, Mexico and the United States, which together accounted for a further 38%.

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 +284.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest razor suppliers to Poland, with a combined 62% share of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +236.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average razor import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price 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, razor import price increased by +39.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 (+22.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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