Petroleum wax imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $21.9 million of petroleum wax in 2024 (16.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $21.9M | 16.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.6M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.5M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 7.4K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports petroleum wax from
The largest suppliers were India (33%), Germany (28%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.2M | 33% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 28% |
| Netherlands | $3.4M | 15% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 8.2% |
| China | $1.8M | 8.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 5% |
| Egypt | $175K | 0.8% |
| Hungary | $100K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $61K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $26K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2712
| 2712.10 | Petroleum jelly | 89% |
| 2712.20 | Synthetic paraffin wax | 9.4% |
| 2712.90 | Slack wax | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2712.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, close to the world average of $1.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported petroleum wax worth $21.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum wax to Cote d'Ivoire?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Germany (28%) and the Netherlands (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, close to 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 Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $21.9 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum wax?
The HS code for petroleum wax is heading 2712. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 2712.10 (89% of the value) and 2712.20 (9%).
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