Razor blades imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of razor blades by Tanzania reached $4.9 million in 2024 (704 tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.7 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 | $4.9M | 704 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 681 t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 945 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 966 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 460 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 718 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 508 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 564 t |
Where Tanzania imports razor blades from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 64% |
| India | $786K | 16% |
| Kenya | $339K | 6.9% |
| South Korea | $189K | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $116K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $102K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $95K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $67K | 1.4% |
| France | $38K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8212
| 8212.10 | Safety razors | 72% |
| 8212.20 | Razor blade cartridges | 26% |
| 8212.90 | Razor parts | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.94 per kg, 66% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania razor blades imports (HS 8212): 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: Razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips).
Common questions
What is the value of razor blades imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported razor blades worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 704 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply razor blades to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by India (16%) and Kenya (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 571% on the year.
What is the average import price of razor blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.94 per kg in 2024, 66% 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 Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2022 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for razor blades?
The HS code for razor blades is heading 8212. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8212.10 (72% of the value) and 8212.20 (26%).
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 Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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