Portugal: Safety Razor Blade Market 2025

Safety Razor Blade Market Size in Portugal

In 2021, the Portuguese safety razor blade market decreased by -15.9% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a temperate increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Safety Razor Blade Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, approx. X units of safety razor blades were exported from Portugal; increasing by 7.7% compared with the year before. In general, exports posted a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 181%. 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 expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units) was the main destination for safety razor blade exports from Portugal, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, safety razor blade exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cabo Verde (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X units), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at +27.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cabo Verde (+4.3% per year) and Italy (+30.4% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for safety razor blades exports from Portugal, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 3.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Cabo Verde, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain stood at +16.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+22.7% per year) and Cabo Verde (+2.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average safety razor blade export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 107% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Safety Razor Blade Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, supplies from abroad of safety razor blades decreased by -15.6% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, safety razor blade imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Spain (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the main suppliers of safety razor blade imports to Portugal, together comprising 95% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +61.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of safety razor blades to Portugal, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+10.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average safety razor blade import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 32% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for the Netherlands (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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