Petroleum wax exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $16.9 million of petroleum wax in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.3 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 | $16.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $19.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $23.3M | 15.4K t |
Where Tanzania exports petroleum wax to
Most of it went to DR Congo (16%), Angola (14%), Rwanda (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Madagascar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.7M | 16% |
| Angola | $2.3M | 14% |
| Rwanda | $2.1M | 12% |
| Kenya | $1.3M | 7.8% |
| Burundi | $1.3M | 7.5% |
| Madagascar | $1.1M | 6.8% |
| South Sudan | $943K | 5.6% |
| Mozambique | $820K | 4.9% |
| Mauritania | $695K | 4.1% |
| Malawi | $662K | 3.9% |
Product types under HS 2712
| 2712.10 | Petroleum jelly | 98% |
| 2712.90 | Slack wax | 1.8% |
| 2712.20 | Synthetic paraffin wax | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2712.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, 33% 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 imports to Tanzania
Imports of petroleum wax by Tanzania reached $16.3 million in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Hungary (22%), China (20%), United Arab Emirates (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+578% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $3.5M | 22% |
| China | $3.2M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 13% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 11% |
| India | $1.7M | 10% |
| Iran | $1.5M | 9.3% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 6.2% |
| South Africa | $761K | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $140K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $112K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania petroleum wax exports (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 exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported petroleum wax worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy petroleum wax from Tanzania?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Angola (14%) and Rwanda (12%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. South Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average export price of petroleum wax per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of petroleum wax from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.3 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $23.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import petroleum wax?
Yes. Tanzania imported $16.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Hungary, China and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with exports of $16.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for petroleum wax?
The HS code for petroleum wax is heading 2712. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2712.10 (98% of the value) and 2712.90 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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