Slack wax exports from Qatar: data, top buyers and prices
Qatar exported $29.2 million of slack wax in 2024 (28.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29.2M | 28.2K t |
| 2023 | $31.8M | 27.2K t |
| 2022 | $32.5M | 22.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.7M | 19.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 15.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 7.8K t |
Where Qatar exports slack wax to
Most of it went to Germany (38%), France (33%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.1M | 38% |
| France | $9.6M | 33% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 12% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 9.7% |
| Austria | $1.9M | 6.6% |
| South Africa | $112K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $43K | 0.2% |
| India | $18K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.38, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar slack wax exports (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 exported by Qatar?
Qatar exported slack wax worth $29.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 114 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy slack wax from Qatar?
Germany was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by France (33%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average export price of slack wax per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of slack wax from Qatar changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $29.2 million in 2024, an increase of 297%. The peak was 2022 at $32.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 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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