Paraffin wax imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported paraffin wax worth $32.1 million (9.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 40% on 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 | $32.1M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $29.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $22.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $16.8M | 10.2K t |
Where Egypt imports paraffin wax from
Most of the value came from Denmark (18%), Spain (17%), South Korea (17%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $5.8M | 18% |
| Spain | $5.5M | 17% |
| South Korea | $5.4M | 17% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 12% |
| China | $2.2M | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 5.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| India | $1.0M | 3.2% |
| France | $966K | 3% |
Product types under HS 3404
| 3404.90 | Waxes: artificial and prepared, other than of polyethylene glycol | 76% |
| 3404.20 | Waxes: artificial and prepared, of poly(oxyethylene) (polyethylene glycol) | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, 52% 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.
Paraffin wax exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $3.2 million of paraffin wax in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+937% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 50% |
| Mexico | $634K | 20% |
| Russia | $499K | 16% |
| Turkey | $137K | 4.3% |
| Israel | $132K | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $85K | 2.6% |
| Kenya | $36K | 1.1% |
| Colombia | $26K | 0.8% |
| El Salvador | $25K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Egypt?
Egypt imported paraffin wax worth $32.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply paraffin wax to Egypt?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Spain (17%) and South Korea (17%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of paraffin wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $2.33 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of paraffin wax to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.8 million in 2017 to $32.1 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export paraffin wax?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Mexico and Russia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $28.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for paraffin wax?
The HS code for paraffin wax is heading 3404. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3404.90 (76% of the value) and 3404.20 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3404 page.
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