Petroleum wax imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported petroleum wax worth $6.3 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.2 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 | $6.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 12.7K t |
Where Israel imports petroleum wax from
Most of the value came from Egypt (25%), Germany (13%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+376% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.5M | 25% |
| Germany | $836K | 13% |
| United States | $563K | 9% |
| China | $557K | 8.9% |
| Hong Kong | $505K | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $460K | 7.4% |
| India | $413K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $365K | 5.8% |
| Canada | $243K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $146K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 2712
| 2712.90 | Paraffin wax: containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured | 46% |
| 2712.20 | Paraffin wax: containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured | 35% |
| 2712.10 | Petroleum jelly | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2712.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, 24% 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.
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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 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 Israel?
Israel imported petroleum wax worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum wax to Israel?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (13%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 376% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $1.44 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 petroleum wax to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $14.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for petroleum wax?
The HS code for petroleum wax is heading 2712. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2712.90 (46% of the value) and 2712.20 (35%). It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2712 page.
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