Slack wax trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in slack wax was worth $1.97 billion in 2024, about 1.43 million tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and up 5% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.97B | 1.43M t |
| 2023 | $1.87B | 1.36M t |
| 2022 | $2.31B | 1.48M t |
| 2021 | $2.03B | 1.66M t |
| 2020 | $1.44B | 1.54M t |
| 2019 | $1.63B | 1.56M t |
| 2018 | $1.85B | 1.64M t |
| 2017 | $1.74B | 1.60M t |
Top slack wax exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by China and Germany. The top three supply 31% between them, out of 114 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $288.5M | 15% |
| China | $189.4M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $142.8M | 7.2% |
| Egypt | $129.6M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $124.5M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $95.0M | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $94.0M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $93.8M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $82.9M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $82.6M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $80.4M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $63.8M | 3.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Canada and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 184 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $190.3M | 9.7% |
| Canada | $172.9M | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $161.1M | 8.2% |
| India | $143.0M | 7.3% |
| United States | $131.7M | 6.7% |
| China | $113.5M | 5.8% |
| Poland | $109.0M | 5.5% |
| Czech Republic | $79.8M | 4.1% |
| France | $76.7M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $60.8M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $48.1M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $46.5M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $1.88 per kg and the United Arab Emirates $0.81 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Slack wax (HS 2712.90) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 2712.90: Paraffin wax: containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured. HS 2712 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most slack wax?
The United States exported $288.5 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by China (10%) and Germany (7%). In all, 114 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most slack wax?
Germany imported $190.3 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Canada (9%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in slack wax?
It was worth $1.97 billion in 2024, about 1.43 million tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.31 billion. 114 countries reported exports and 184 reported imports.
What is the average price of slack wax per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $1.88 per kg and the United Arab Emirates $0.81 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for slack wax?
The HS code for slack wax is subheading 2712.90, in chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2712 page.
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