Beeswax and vegetable wax exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported beeswax and vegetable wax worth $3.4 million (451 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.7 million.
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 | $3.4M | 451 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 464 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 644 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 486 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 612 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 550 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 227 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 449 t |
Where Tanzania exports beeswax and vegetable wax to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.9M | 56% |
| Japan | $776K | 23% |
| Germany | $506K | 15% |
| Denmark | $147K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $95K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1521
| 1521.90 | Wax (other sources) | 100% |
| 1521.10 | Vegetable wax | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1521.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.61 per kg, 42% above the world average of $5.35. 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 Tanzania beeswax and vegetable wax exports (HS 1521): 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 1521: Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti; whether or not refined or coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of beeswax and vegetable wax exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported beeswax and vegetable wax worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 451 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 112 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy beeswax and vegetable wax from Tanzania?
The United States was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Japan (23%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average export price of beeswax and vegetable wax per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.61 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $5.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of beeswax and vegetable wax from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for beeswax and vegetable wax?
The HS code for beeswax and vegetable wax is heading 1521. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1521.90. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1521 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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