EU: Razor Market 2024

Razor Market Size in the EU

The EU razor market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Razor Production in the EU

In value terms, razor production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Razor Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of razors increased by X% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports saw modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, razor exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X units) represented the main exporter of razors, making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), the Czech Republic (X units), Austria (X units) and France (X units), together committing a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Germany (X units) and Spain (X units) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to razor exports from Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Austria (X%), Spain (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Austria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%), France (X%) and Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (X p.p.), Austria (X p.p.) and Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Czech Republic, Germany and France saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest razor supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

In Poland, razor exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while Austria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Razor Imports

Imports in the EU

For the third consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in purchases abroad of razors, which increased by X% to X units in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, razor imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of razor imports in 2022 were Belgium (X units), Spain (X units), Poland (X units), France (X units) and Italy (X units), together accounting for X% of total import. Germany (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X units). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Romania (X units), Slovakia (X units), Denmark (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Poland ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Denmark ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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