Razor blades exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $39.0 million of razor blades in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $39.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $34.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $27.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $20.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.9M | 2.6K t |
Where Egypt exports razor blades to
Most of it went to Algeria (21%), United Arab Emirates (17%), Ghana (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+525% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $8.2M | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.4M | 17% |
| Ghana | $4.2M | 11% |
| Iraq | $3.4M | 8.6% |
| Morocco | $2.5M | 6.4% |
| United States | $2.3M | 6% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 4.4% |
| Yemen | $1.6M | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $837K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $794K | 2% |
Product types under HS 8212
| 8212.10 | Razors | 86% |
| 8212.20 | Razors: safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips | 13% |
| 8212.90 | Razors: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8212 | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8212.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.22 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.
Razor blades imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported razor blades worth $16.0 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Poland accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $10.2M | 64% |
| China | $3.2M | 20% |
| Vietnam | $2.1M | 13% |
| Japan | $143K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $87K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $74K | 0.5% |
| India | $68K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $59K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $35K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $19K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported razor blades worth $39.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy razor blades from Egypt?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (17%) and Ghana (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 80 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 525% on the year.
What is the average export price of razor blades per kg?
The average declared export value was about $22.22 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $20.40 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of razor blades from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.9 million in 2017 to $39.0 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import razor blades?
Yes. Egypt imported $16.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Poland, China and Vietnam. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $22.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for razor blades?
The HS code for razor blades is heading 8212. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8212.10 (86% of the value) and 8212.20 (13%). 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?
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