Petroleum wax imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported petroleum wax worth $6.5 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.0 million.
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 | $6.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 4.0K t |
Where Algeria imports petroleum wax from
Most of the value came from Egypt (36%), Turkey (15%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2712
| 2712.10 | Petroleum jelly | 37% |
| 2712.20 | Synthetic paraffin wax | 36% |
| 2712.90 | Slack wax | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2712.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.12 per kg, 47% above the world average of $1.44. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria petroleum wax imports (HS 2712): 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: Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, similar products obtained by synthesis, other processes; coloured or not.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum wax imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported petroleum wax worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum wax to Algeria?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.12 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum wax to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum wax?
The HS code for petroleum wax is heading 2712. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 2712.10 (37% of the value) and 2712.20 (36%).
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