Italy: Safety Razor Blade Market 2024

Safety Razor Blade Market Size in Italy

The Italian safety razor blade market fell to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Safety razor blade consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Safety Razor Blade Production in Italy

In value terms, safety razor blade production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Safety Razor Blade Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of safety razor blades increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, safety razor blade exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Malta (X units) was the main destination for safety razor blade exports from Italy, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, safety razor blade exports to Malta exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X units), threefold. France (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 Malta stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for safety razor blade exported from Italy were the UK ($X), Poland ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Malta, France, Germany, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Greece, Cyprus and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average safety razor blade export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Cyprus (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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Safety Razor Blade Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, safety razor blade imports into Italy dropped sharply to X units, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, safety razor blade imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X units) constituted the largest safety razor blade supplier to Italy, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, safety razor blade imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), fourfold. Spain (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: Germany (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average safety razor blade import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Belgium ($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 Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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