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Kenya: Safety Razor Blade Market 2024

Safety Razor Blade Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan safety razor blade market shrank dramatically to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Safety Razor Blade Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, exports of safety razor blades from Kenya declined rapidly to X units, reducing by X% against 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, safety razor blade exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X units) and Sudan (X units) were the main destinations of safety razor blade exports from Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sudan (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Australia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for safety razor blades exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sudan ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Australia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average safety razor blade export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate strong growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tanzania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Safety Razor Blade Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, imports of safety razor blades into Kenya reduced notably to X units, shrinking by X% against the year before. Overall, imports showed a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, safety razor blade imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X units) constituted the largest supplier of safety razor blade to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, safety razor blade imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bangladesh (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of safety razor blades to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average safety razor blade import price amounted to $X per thousand units, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, safety razor blade import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per thousand units. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per thousand units), while the price for China ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for safety razor blades in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were China, the United States and India, together comprising 48% of global consumption. Japan, Pakistan, Russia, Brazil, Bangladesh, Mexico, France, Saudi Arabia and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

What are the largest producers of safety razor blades in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China, the United States and India, together accounting for 48% of global production. Japan, Pakistan, Russia, Brazil, Bangladesh, Mexico, France, Saudi Arabia, Poland and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

What are the leading suppliers of safety razor blades to Kenya?

In value terms, France constituted the largest supplier of safety razor blades to Kenya, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China, with a 7.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 3.7% share.

What are the leading importers of safety razor blades from Kenya?

In value terms, Australia emerged as the key foreign market for safety razor blades exports from Kenya, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sudan, with an 18% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for safety razor blades in Kenya?

In 2022, the average safety razor blade export price amounted to $0.1 per unit, picking up by 320% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for safety razor blades in Kenya?

The average safety razor blade import price stood at $43 per thousand units in 2022, shrinking by -33% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the safety razor blade market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 25711280 - Safety razor blades (including razor blades blanks in strips)

Country coverage:

Kenya

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023