Razor parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of razor parts by the United Kingdom reached $2.5 million in 2024 (97 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 20% from 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 | $2.5M | 97 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 112 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 88 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 55 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 95 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 77 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 68 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 81 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports razor parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 67% |
| France | $223K | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $140K | 5.6% |
| Greece | $99K | 3.9% |
| United States | $76K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $68K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $64K | 2.5% |
| Romania | $52K | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $17K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $14K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.81 per kg, close to the world average of $27.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Razor parts exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million of razor parts in 2024 (56 tonnes). Greece alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+822% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $724K | 54% |
| United Arab Emirates | $125K | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $103K | 7.7% |
| United States | $95K | 7.1% |
| Tanzania | $89K | 6.6% |
| Poland | $68K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $14K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $12K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $11K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom razor parts imports (HS 8212.90): 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 8212.90: Razors: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8212.
Common questions
What is the value of razor parts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported razor parts worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 97 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 180 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply razor parts to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by France (9%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 583% on the year.
What is the average import price of razor parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.81 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $27.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of razor parts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export razor parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for razor parts?
The HS code for razor parts is subheading 8212.90. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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