United Kingdom Razor Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Cartridge, Disposable, and Electric), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, and Online), and UK Razor Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Razor Market Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Razor Market Size Was Estimated at USD 739.8 Million in 2024
• The UK Razor Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.24% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Razor Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1168.4 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The UK Razor Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 1168.4 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.24% from 2025 to 2035. The need for high-end personal care products, growing grooming awareness, and an increase in female consumer engagement are all driving growth in the UK razor industry. Long-term market growth is also greatly aided by subscription-based business models, eco-friendly shaving products, and advancements in razor design.

Market Overview

The UK Razor market refers to personal grooming tools that eliminate hair from various parts of the body painlessly. Razors are made from durable materials and are available as disposable, electric, or cartridge razors. They allow for pain-free, affordable, easy, and safe grooming that delivers the experience of looking clean-shaven. As disposable incomes rise, especially in developing economies, increased spending on personal grooming is feeding demand for razors, helping the market grow. Subscription-based business models facilitate demand by promoting cost savings and convenience. Technological innovations that improve user experience, attract tech-savvy customers, and add to product variety include improved quality of blades, economically designed handles, waterproof electric razors, different blade settings, and longer battery life. The emerging trend of sustainable and eco-friendly packaging stands to attract customers with a higher degree of eco-consciousness. Personalisation options allow customers to choose razors that are tailored to their skin type and shaving habits, which enhances market attractiveness. A rising focus on men’s grooming, driven by awareness of hygiene and aesthetics, further fuels growth. Western cultural trends emphasizing hair care and beard styling also contribute to market expansion. The ease of use, availability, and wide distribution of disposable razors through e-commerce platforms provide additional growth opportunities. Overall, innovation, sustainability, personalization, and accessibility are key factors driving the UK razor market’s growth.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK razor market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom razor market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom razor market.

Driving Factors

The razor market is evolving, with the creation of innovative materials that promote sustainability, ergonomic designs, and advanced blade technology. Inventory of environmentally friendly materials includes bamboo and recyclable plastics, new pivoting head technology, and self-sharpening blades. Consumer trends include a demand for multipurpose, unisex grooming products, refillable systems, and custom models. Subscription services and carbon-neutral manufacturing add to the ease of purchase, reduce waste, and build brand loyalty among tech-savvy and eco-conscious consumers. This can lead to expanding the UK razor market.

Restraining Factors

Increasing competition from subscription-based products and electric shaving products. Demand is also influenced by changing consumer expenditure from investors due to inflation, the increasing popularity of beards as an option, and the environmental concerns with disposable razors. With similar product offerings and an oversaturated market, the domestic producers' growth potential is stifled. These factors hamper the razor market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom razor market share is classified into product and distribution channel.

• The cartridge segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom razor market is segmented by product into cartridge, disposable, and electric. Among these, the cartridge segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Cartridge razors are often chosen for convenience, ease of use, and effectiveness in shaving, so they appeal to a wide range of customers who want a tight, smooth shave with many blades. In addition to ease of use and effectiveness, cartridge razors are appealing with features such as pivoting heads and moisturising strips.

• The online segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom razor market is segmented by distribution channel into supermarkets & hypermarkets, convenience stores, and online. Among these, the online segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The ease of use of online shopping sites and the convenience of shopping online have changed the way people shop. Consumers can shop from their home and have access to a large variety of products, view prices, read reviews, and buy. In addition, consumers can now easily maintain their shaving regimen without going to stores regularly as a result of the rise of e-commerce and the introduction of razor subscription services. Another reason driving consumers to this shopping channel is the access to special deals and incentives online.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom razor market and a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Reggie’s Razors
• Wilde & Harte Ltd
• King of Shaves
• Bolin Webb
• Procter & Gamble (Gillette)
• Edgewell Personal Care (Wilkinson Sword)
• BIC
• Philips
• Harry's
• Bulldog
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Investors
• Market players
• End-users
• Government Authorities
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom razor market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Razor Market, By Product

• Cartridge
• Disposable
• Electric

United Kingdom Razor Market, By Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Online