Petroleum wax imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $7.1 million of petroleum wax in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $7.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 2.8K t |
Where the DR Congo imports petroleum wax from
Most of the value came from Tanzania (38%), India (27%), South Africa (16%).
Product types under HS 2712
| 2712.10 | Petroleum jelly | 97% |
| 2712.90 | Slack wax | 2.4% |
| 2712.20 | Synthetic paraffin wax | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2712.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, 31% 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 the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo petroleum wax imports (HS 2712): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported petroleum wax worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum wax to the DR Congo?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (27%) and South Africa (16%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Senegal grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum wax to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2023 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum wax?
The HS code for petroleum wax is heading 2712. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2712.10 (97% of the value) and 2712.90 (2%).
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