Safety razors imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported safety razors worth $2.6 million (160 tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.9 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 | $2.6M | 160 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 125 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 168 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 174 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 269 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 241 t |
Where Kenya imports safety razors from
The largest suppliers were Poland (39%), Belgium (21%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+567% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $1.0M | 39% |
| Belgium | $538K | 21% |
| China | $476K | 18% |
| France | $293K | 11% |
| Greece | $254K | 9.8% |
| India | $11K | 0.4% |
| Bangladesh | $4K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.16 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.
Safety razors exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.3 million of safety razors in 2024 (130 tonnes). Uganda alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $785K | 60% |
| Tanzania | $321K | 24% |
| Burundi | $103K | 7.8% |
| Rwanda | $101K | 7.7% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mali | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya safety razors imports (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 imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported safety razors worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 160 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety razors to Kenya?
Poland was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Belgium (21%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 567% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety razors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.16 per kg in 2024, 6% below 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 imports of safety razors to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export safety razors?
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 $1.3 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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