Safety razors exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of safety razors by Egypt reached $33.6 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $33.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $29.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $20.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 2.3K t |
Where Egypt exports safety razors to
Most of it went to Algeria (24%), United Arab Emirates (14%), Ghana (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $8.0M | 24% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.9M | 15% |
| Ghana | $3.9M | 12% |
| Iraq | $3.4M | 10% |
| Morocco | $2.5M | 7.4% |
| United States | $2.1M | 6.3% |
| Yemen | $1.6M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $793K | 2.4% |
| Jordan | $668K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.01 per kg, 28% above the world average of $17.15. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Safety razors imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $11.2 million of safety razors in 2024 (777 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Poland accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $7.7M | 69% |
| China | $2.5M | 22% |
| Vietnam | $622K | 5.6% |
| Japan | $102K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $59K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $56K | 0.5% |
| India | $46K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $19K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $16K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt safety razors exports (HS 8212.10): 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 8212.10: Razors.
Common questions
What is the value of safety razors exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported safety razors worth $33.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 138 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy safety razors from Egypt?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (14%) and Ghana (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average export price of safety razors per kg?
The average declared export value was about $22.01 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $17.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of safety razors from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $33.6 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also import safety razors?
Yes. Egypt imported $11.2 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 $22.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety razors?
The HS code for safety razors is subheading 8212.10. 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.
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