Razor blade cartridges imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported razor blade cartridges worth $17.3 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $17.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 844 t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 845 t |
Where Nigeria imports razor blade cartridges from
Most of the value came from Czech Republic (43%), Vietnam (29%), India (25%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $7.4M | 43% |
| Vietnam | $5.0M | 29% |
| India | $4.4M | 26% |
| China | $342K | 2% |
| Pakistan | $77K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $40K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $6K | 0% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.48 per kg, 76% below the world average of $26.75, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria razor blade cartridges imports (HS 8212.20): 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 8212.20: Razors: safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips.
Common questions
What is the value of razor blade cartridges imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported razor blade cartridges worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply razor blade cartridges to Nigeria?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Vietnam (29%) and India (25%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of razor blade cartridges per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.48 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $26.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of razor blade cartridges to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for razor blade cartridges?
The HS code for razor blade cartridges is subheading 8212.20. 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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