Petroleum wax imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum wax by Ethiopia reached $4.1 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 80% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.9 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 | $4.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $15.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 5.9K t |
Where Ethiopia imports petroleum wax from
Most of the value came from China (43%), India (20%), Germany (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 43% |
| India | $809K | 20% |
| Germany | $693K | 17% |
| Hungary | $506K | 12% |
| Thailand | $259K | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $48K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $27K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2712
| 2712.20 | Synthetic paraffin wax | 43% |
| 2712.10 | Petroleum jelly | 35% |
| 2712.90 | Slack wax | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2712.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported petroleum wax worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum wax to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (20%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 446% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 9% below 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 Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum wax?
The HS code for petroleum wax is heading 2712. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 2712.20 (43% of the value) and 2712.10 (34%).
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