Razor blades imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $91.6 million of razor blades in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 4% more than in 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 | $91.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $88.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $76.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $51.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $72.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $65.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $58.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $62.6M | 3.4K t |
Where Turkey imports razor blades from
One supplier dominates: Poland accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $50.7M | 55% |
| Russia | $8.9M | 9.7% |
| Belgium | $7.7M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 7.3% |
| China | $6.1M | 6.6% |
| Vietnam | $3.2M | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $1.9M | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| Greece | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| Slovakia | $912K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8212
| 8212.10 | Razors | 61% |
| 8212.20 | Razors: safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips | 39% |
| 8212.90 | Razors: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8212 | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.69 per kg, close to the world average of $20.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Razor blades exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported razor blades worth $58.8 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (23%), Iraq (12%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $13.6M | 23% |
| Iraq | $7.0M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $5.4M | 9.3% |
| Belarus | $4.6M | 7.7% |
| United States | $3.2M | 5.4% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 3.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.1M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Iran | $1.2M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Turkey?
Turkey imported razor blades worth $91.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply razor blades to Turkey?
Poland was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($50.7 million), followed by Russia (10%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 525% on the year.
What is the average import price of razor blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.69 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $20.40 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of razor blades to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.6 million in 2017 to $91.6 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export razor blades?
Yes. Turkey exported $58.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $32.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for razor blades?
The HS code for razor blades is heading 8212. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8212.10 (61% of the value) and 8212.20 (39%). 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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