Petroleum wax imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported petroleum wax worth $4.6 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 58% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $4.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $939K | 759 t |
| 2019 | $495K | 316 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 671 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 681 t |
Where Angola imports petroleum wax from
Tanzania alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+265% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $2.3M | 51% |
| China | $1.2M | 26% |
| India | $487K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $264K | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $129K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $71K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $58K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $26K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $23K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2712
| 2712.10 | Petroleum jelly | 60% |
| 2712.20 | Synthetic paraffin wax | 29% |
| 2712.90 | Slack wax | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2712.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, 37% 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 Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola 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 Angola?
Angola imported petroleum wax worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum wax to Angola?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (26%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 37% 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 Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 237%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum wax?
The HS code for petroleum wax is heading 2712. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 2712.10 (60% of the value) and 2712.20 (29%).
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