Razor blades imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported razor blades worth $27.4 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 585 t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 678 t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 829 t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 921 t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 439 t |
| 2017 | $18.6M | 2.2K t |
Where Algeria imports razor blades from
The largest suppliers were France (35%), Egypt (30%), Poland (23%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $9.7M | 35% |
| Egypt | $8.2M | 30% |
| Poland | $6.3M | 23% |
| China | $2.5M | 9.1% |
| India | $430K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $162K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $45K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $11K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8212
| 8212.10 | Safety razors | 92% |
| 8212.20 | Razor blade cartridges | 4.4% |
| 8212.90 | Razor parts | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.23 per kg, close to the world average of $20.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Algeria razor blades imports (HS 8212): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8212: Razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips).
Common questions
What is the value of razor blades imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported razor blades worth $27.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply razor blades to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Egypt (30%) and Poland (23%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of razor blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.23 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $20.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of razor blades to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.6 million in 2017 to $27.4 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for razor blades?
The HS code for razor blades is heading 8212. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 8212.10 (92% of the value) and 8212.20 (4%).
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