🇺🇸 United States imports of razor blades: 2024 trade data
Imports of razor blades by the United States reached $558.2 million in 2024 (23.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 217 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $558.2M | 23.8K t |
| 2023 | $546.5M | 25.0K t |
| 2022 | $557.3M | 26.2K t |
| 2021 | $530.4M | 24.9K t |
| 2020 | $378.2M | 18.4K t |
| 2019 | $552.4M | 23.7K t |
| 2018 | $582.7M | 23.5K t |
| 2017 | $533.9M | 20.5K t |
Where the United States imports razor blades from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $290.7M | 52% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $76.2M | 14% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $66.0M | 12% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $29.5M | 5.3% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $17.7M | 3.2% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $16.1M | 2.9% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $9.1M | 1.6% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $8.0M | 1.4% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $7.0M | 1.3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $6.0M | 1.1% |
Types of razor blades under HS 8212
| 8212.10 | Razors | 69% |
| 8212.20 | Razors: safety razor blades, including razor blade blanks in strips | 28% |
| 8212.90 | Razors: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8212 | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8212.
Average import price of razor blades
The average declared value was about $23.45 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 States also exports razor blades
In 2024, the United States exported razor blades worth $324.3 million (9.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (39%), Canada (18%), Czech Republic (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $126.8M | 39% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $58.7M | 18% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $33.6M | 10% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $25.0M | 7.7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $12.9M | 4% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $11.3M | 3.5% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $10.2M | 3.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $8.3M | 2.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $5.0M | 1.5% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $3.9M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 States: questions
What is the value of razor blades imported by the United States?
The United States imported razor blades worth $558.2 million in 2024 (23.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import razor blades from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Mexico (52%), China (14%), Germany (12%).
What is the average import price of razor blades in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $23.45 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $20.40 per kg.
Does the United States export razor blades?
Yes. The United States exported razor blades worth $324.3 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada, Czech Republic.
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 States?
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