Razor blade cartridges exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported razor blade cartridges worth $5.0 million (215 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.0M | 215 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 451 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 508 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 619 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 234 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 494 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 554 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 246 t |
Where Egypt exports razor blade cartridges to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (31%), Vietnam (16%), Brazil (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 31% |
| Vietnam | $788K | 16% |
| Brazil | $441K | 8.8% |
| Ghana | $382K | 7.6% |
| Italy | $324K | 6.4% |
| Sudan | $290K | 5.8% |
| Algeria | $217K | 4.3% |
| United States | $216K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $177K | 3.5% |
| Tunisia | $131K | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.38 per kg, close to the world average of $26.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Razor blade cartridges imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported razor blade cartridges worth $3.8 million (181 tonnes). Poland alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+328% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt razor blade cartridges exports (HS 8212.20): 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 8212.20: Razors: safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips.
Common questions
What is the value of razor blade cartridges exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported razor blade cartridges worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 215 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 126 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy razor blade cartridges from Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Vietnam (16%) and Brazil (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 52 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average export price of razor blade cartridges per kg?
The average declared export value was about $23.38 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $26.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of razor blade cartridges from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2022 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also import razor blade cartridges?
Yes. Egypt imported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Poland, Vietnam and China. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for razor blade cartridges?
The HS code for razor blade cartridges is subheading 8212.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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