Germany: Safety Razor Blade Market 2024

Safety Razor Blade Market Size in Germany

The German safety razor blade market was estimated at $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Safety razor blade consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Safety Razor Blade Production in Germany

In value terms, safety razor blade production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Safety Razor Blade Exports

Exports from Germany

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of safety razor blades decreased by X% to X units in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, safety razor blade exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X units) was the main destination for safety razor blade exports from Germany, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, safety razor blade exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X units), threefold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for safety razor blades exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average safety razor blade export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Safety Razor Blade Imports

Imports into Germany

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of safety razor blades decreased by X% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, safety razor blade imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X units) constituted the largest supplier of safety razor blade to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, safety razor blade imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X units), fourfold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest safety razor blade suppliers to Germany were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. France, Spain, the United States, Italy, China and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 average safety razor blade import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Spain (less than $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 United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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