Slack wax imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported slack wax worth $3.7 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. 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 | $3.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 959 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 829 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 638 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 986 t |
Where Morocco imports slack wax from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.1M | 56% |
| Turkey | $728K | 20% |
| Spain | $224K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $200K | 5.4% |
| China | $149K | 4% |
| Denmark | $128K | 3.5% |
| France | $72K | 2% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 per kg, 46% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco 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 Morocco?
Morocco imported slack wax worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply slack wax to Morocco?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of slack wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of slack wax to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 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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