Razor blades imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.3 million of razor blades in 2024 (302 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.1 million.
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 | $4.3M | 302 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 233 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 437 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 383 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 376 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 551 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 439 t |
Where Kenya imports razor blades from
The largest suppliers were France (26%), Poland (25%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.1M | 26% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 25% |
| China | $652K | 15% |
| Belgium | $567K | 13% |
| India | $489K | 11% |
| Greece | $254K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $91K | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $11K | 0.3% |
| Bangladesh | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8212
| 8212.10 | Safety razors | 60% |
| 8212.20 | Razor blade cartridges | 40% |
| 8212.90 | Razor parts | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.20 per kg, 30% below the world average of $20.40, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Razor blades exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported razor blades worth $1.3 million (132 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $785K | 59% |
| Tanzania | $339K | 25% |
| Burundi | $103K | 7.7% |
| Rwanda | $101K | 7.6% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.2% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mali | $0K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya razor blades imports (HS 8212): 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: Razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips).
Common questions
What is the value of razor blades imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported razor blades worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 302 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply razor blades to Kenya?
France was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Poland (25%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of razor blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.20 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $20.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of razor blades to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2019 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export razor blades?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for razor blades?
The HS code for razor blades is heading 8212. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8212.10 (60% of the value) and 8212.20 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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