Petroleum wax imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $3.0 million of petroleum wax in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.7 million.
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 | $3.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 9.0K t |
Where Rwanda imports petroleum wax from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $2.1M | 70% |
| Hungary | $594K | 20% |
| Kenya | $140K | 4.7% |
| China | $49K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $42K | 1.4% |
| India | $37K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $6K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2712
| 2712.10 | Petroleum jelly | 73% |
| 2712.90 | Slack wax | 26% |
| 2712.20 | Synthetic paraffin wax | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2712.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, close to the world average of $1.44.
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 Rwanda 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 Rwanda?
Rwanda imported petroleum wax worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum wax to Rwanda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Hungary (20%) and Kenya (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 8% 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 Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 75%. The peak was 2017 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum wax?
The HS code for petroleum wax is heading 2712. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 2712.10 (73% of the value) and 2712.90 (26%).
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