Paraffin wax imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Algeria imported $10.0 million of paraffin wax in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $10.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Algeria imports paraffin wax from
Most of the value came from France (23%), China (20%), Italy (19%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.3M | 23% |
| China | $2.0M | 20% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 19% |
| Denmark | $1.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 11% |
| India | $600K | 6% |
| Turkey | $250K | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $169K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $141K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $135K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3404
| 3404.20 | Polyethylene glycol wax | 62% |
| 3404.90 | Waxes: artificial and prepared, other than of polyethylene glycol | 38% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.63 per kg, close to the world average of $2.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Algeria paraffin wax imports (HS 3404): 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 3404: Waxes; artificial, prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of paraffin wax imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported paraffin wax worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply paraffin wax to Algeria?
France was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (20%) and Italy (19%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of paraffin wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.63 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $2.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paraffin wax to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for paraffin wax?
The HS code for paraffin wax is heading 3404. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 3404.20 (62% of the value) and 3404.90 (38%).
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