🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of razor blades: 2024 trade data
Imports of razor blades by the United Arab Emirates reached $115.5 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $154.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of razor blades by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $154.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $146.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $128.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $102.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $129.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2018 | $112.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $82.3M | 6.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports razor blades from
The largest suppliers were Poland (21%), India (19%), South Africa (18%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $24.4M | 21% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $21.6M | 19% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $21.0M | 18% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $13.6M | 12% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $11.6M | 10% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $6.9M | 6% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $6.4M | 5.6% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $1.9M | 1.6% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.1M | 1% |
Types of razor blades under HS 8212
| 8212.20 | Razors: safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips | 51% |
| 8212.10 | Razors | 48% |
| 8212.90 | Razors: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8212 | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8212.
Average import price of razor blades
The average declared value was about $22.75 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports razor blades
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported razor blades worth $10.6 million (903 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $8.0M | 76% |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | $561K | 5.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $355K | 3.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $274K | 2.6% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $270K | 2.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $248K | 2.4% |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | $130K | 1.2% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $94K | 0.9% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $93K | 0.9% |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire | $70K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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).
Razor blades trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of razor blades imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported razor blades worth $115.5 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import razor blades from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Poland (21%), India (19%), South Africa (18%).
What is the average import price of razor blades in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $22.75 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $20.40 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export razor blades?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported razor blades worth $10.6 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, Georgia, United States.
What is the HS code for razor blades?
Razor blades falls under HS heading 8212 (Razors and razor blades; (including razor blade blanks in strips)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading razor blades with the United Arab Emirates?
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