Safety razors imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of safety razors by Ghana reached $5.4 million in 2024 (350 tonnes). That is 65% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $5.4M | 351 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 509 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 516 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 658 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 363 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 638 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 456 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 326 t |
Where Ghana imports safety razors from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.9M | 72% |
| France | $666K | 12% |
| China | $571K | 11% |
| Belgium | $127K | 2.4% |
| Pakistan | $126K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.28 per kg, close to the world average of $17.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana safety razors imports (HS 8212.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported safety razors worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 350 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety razors to Ghana?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by France (12%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 617% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety razors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.28 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $17.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of safety razors to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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