Safety razors imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported safety razors worth $18.4 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 37% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $18.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 611 t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 665 t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 688 t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 528 t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 782 t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 663 t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 731 t |
Where South Africa imports safety razors from
Most of the value came from Poland (32%), China (31%), Greece (15%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $5.9M | 32% |
| China | $5.8M | 31% |
| Greece | $2.8M | 15% |
| France | $1.4M | 7.8% |
| Hong Kong | $1.4M | 7.5% |
| Egypt | $529K | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $357K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $88K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $34K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.65 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 South Africa
South Africa exported $3.6 million of safety razors in 2024 (189 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (23%), Namibia (22%), Zambia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+331% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $820K | 23% |
| Namibia | $812K | 22% |
| Zambia | $546K | 15% |
| Botswana | $523K | 14% |
| Mauritius | $235K | 6.5% |
| Lesotho | $197K | 5.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $118K | 3.3% |
| Eswatini | $117K | 3.2% |
| Malawi | $81K | 2.2% |
| Madagascar | $55K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa imported safety razors worth $18.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety razors to South Africa?
Poland was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by China (31%) and Greece (15%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 407% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety razors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $17.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of safety razors to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $18.4 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export safety razors?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $14.8 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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