Synthetic paraffin wax imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic paraffin wax by Morocco reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% 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 | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 2.8K t |
Where Morocco imports synthetic paraffin wax from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.4M | 64% |
| South Africa | $477K | 13% |
| Germany | $234K | 6.3% |
| France | $196K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $138K | 3.7% |
| China | $124K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $56K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $44K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, 38% above the world average of $1.41. 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 Morocco synthetic paraffin wax imports (HS 2712.20): 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 2712.20: Paraffin wax: containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic paraffin wax imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported synthetic paraffin wax worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic paraffin wax to Morocco?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic paraffin wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $1.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic paraffin wax to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic paraffin wax?
The HS code for synthetic paraffin wax is subheading 2712.20. 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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