Paraffin wax imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paraffin wax by Kenya reached $2.7 million in 2024 (981 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.7M | 981 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 876 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 890 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 617 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 735 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 866 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports paraffin wax from
Most of the value came from Germany (21%), China (20%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+389% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $572K | 21% |
| China | $535K | 20% |
| India | $454K | 17% |
| Malaysia | $282K | 11% |
| Thailand | $179K | 6.7% |
| Denmark | $142K | 5.3% |
| United States | $104K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $98K | 3.7% |
| Israel | $69K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $63K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 3404
| 3404.90 | Waxes: artificial and prepared, other than of polyethylene glycol | 98% |
| 3404.20 | Polyethylene glycol wax | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, close to the world average of $2.33.
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 Kenya paraffin wax imports (HS 3404): 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 3404: Waxes; artificial, prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of paraffin wax imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported paraffin wax worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 981 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply paraffin wax to Kenya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($572 thousand), followed by China (20%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 389% on the year.
What is the average import price of paraffin wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $2.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paraffin wax to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for paraffin wax?
The HS code for paraffin wax is heading 3404. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3404.90 (98% of the value) and 3404.20 (2%).
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