Paraffin wax imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported paraffin wax worth $3.5 million (892 tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.0 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 | $3.5M | 892 t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 629 t |
Where the DR Congo imports paraffin wax from
Most of the value came from France (43%), Singapore (24%), China (19%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.5M | 43% |
| Singapore | $820K | 24% |
| China | $666K | 19% |
| India | $329K | 9.5% |
| Belgium | $74K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $70K | 2% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3404
| 3404.90 | Waxes: artificial and prepared, other than of polyethylene glycol | 99% |
| 3404.20 | Polyethylene glycol wax | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 67% above the world average of $2.33. 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported paraffin wax worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 892 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply paraffin wax to the DR Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Singapore (24%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of paraffin wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 67% 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 the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2023 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for paraffin wax?
The HS code for paraffin wax is heading 3404. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3404.90 (99% of the value) and 3404.20 (1%).
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