Petroleum wax imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported petroleum wax worth $6.0 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $6.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 2.4K t |
Where Senegal imports petroleum wax from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.7M | 62% |
| India | $705K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $564K | 9.4% |
| Germany | $410K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $349K | 5.8% |
| China | $89K | 1.5% |
| France | $48K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $40K | 0.7% |
| United States | $35K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $28K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 2712
| 2712.10 | Petroleum jelly | 94% |
| 2712.20 | Synthetic paraffin wax | 3.7% |
| 2712.90 | Slack wax | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2712.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, 40% 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.
Petroleum wax exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported petroleum wax worth $2.9 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mauritania (20%), Mali (13%), Nigeria (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $572K | 20% |
| Mali | $367K | 13% |
| Nigeria | $354K | 12% |
| Haiti | $319K | 11% |
| United States | $278K | 9.5% |
| Guinea | $245K | 8.4% |
| Gambia | $212K | 7.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $128K | 4.4% |
| Ghana | $104K | 3.6% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $75K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal 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 Senegal?
Senegal imported petroleum wax worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum wax to Senegal?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (12%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum wax to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also export petroleum wax?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Mali and Nigeria. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum wax?
The HS code for petroleum wax is heading 2712. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2712.10 (94% of the value) and 2712.20 (4%).
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