Petroleum wax imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum wax by Ghana reached $6.0 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.5 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 | $6.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 3.4K t |
Where Ghana imports petroleum wax from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (36%), Germany (28%), India (23%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 36% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 28% |
| India | $1.4M | 23% |
| China | $431K | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $138K | 2.3% |
| Senegal | $104K | 1.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $32K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $26K | 0.4% |
| United States | $23K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2712
| 2712.10 | Petroleum jelly | 86% |
| 2712.20 | Synthetic paraffin wax | 9.9% |
| 2712.90 | Slack wax | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2712.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 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 Ghana 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 Ghana?
Ghana imported petroleum wax worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum wax to Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Germany (28%) and India (23%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 17% above 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 Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2023 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum wax?
The HS code for petroleum wax is heading 2712. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2712.10 (86% of the value) and 2712.20 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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