Petroleum wax imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum wax by Namibia reached $3.4 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 42% more than in 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 | $3.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 2.0K t |
Where Namibia imports petroleum wax from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.3M | 97% |
| India | $102K | 3% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| China | $4K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2712
| 2712.10 | Petroleum jelly | 68% |
| 2712.90 | Slack wax | 29% |
| 2712.20 | Synthetic paraffin wax | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2712.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.81 per kg, 26% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia petroleum wax imports (HS 2712): 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: 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 Namibia?
Namibia imported petroleum wax worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum wax to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by India (3%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.81 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petroleum wax to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum wax?
The HS code for petroleum wax is heading 2712. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 2712.10 (68% of the value) and 2712.90 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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