Slack wax imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Israel imported slack wax worth $2.9 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.4 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 | $2.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 10.1K t |
Where Israel imports slack wax from
Most of the value came from Egypt (42%), Spain (12%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+672% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.2M | 42% |
| Spain | $355K | 12% |
| Turkey | $288K | 10% |
| Germany | $188K | 6.5% |
| United States | $181K | 6.3% |
| Hong Kong | $145K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $135K | 4.7% |
| China | $91K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $86K | 3% |
| Hungary | $57K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, 25% above the world average of $1.38. 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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The shipment records behind Israel slack wax imports (HS 2712.90): 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 2712.90: Paraffin wax: containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of slack wax imported by Israel?
Israel imported slack wax worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply slack wax to Israel?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Spain (12%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average import price of slack wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of slack wax to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2017 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for slack wax?
The HS code for slack wax is subheading 2712.90. 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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