Beeswax and vegetable wax imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of beeswax and vegetable wax by Turkey reached $2.2 million in 2024 (680 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.9 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 | $2.2M | 680 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 666 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 339 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 285 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 238 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 377 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 517 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 334 t |
Where Turkey imports beeswax and vegetable wax from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (35%), China (20%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $744K | 35% |
| China | $429K | 20% |
| Germany | $340K | 16% |
| Iran | $217K | 10% |
| United States | $176K | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $43K | 2% |
| Mexico | $32K | 1.5% |
| France | $20K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 1521
| 1521.10 | Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides): whether or not refined or coloured | 54% |
| 1521.90 | Waxes, other than vegetable, n.e.c. in heading no. 1521: whether or not refined or coloured | 46% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1521.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.17 per kg, 41% below the world average of $5.35, 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.
Beeswax and vegetable wax exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported beeswax and vegetable wax worth $618 thousand (94 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (18%), Azerbaijan (15%), Iran (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+878% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $112K | 18% |
| Azerbaijan | $91K | 15% |
| Iran | $72K | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $46K | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $45K | 7.3% |
| Russia | $26K | 4.2% |
| Algeria | $23K | 3.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $23K | 3.7% |
| Poland | $20K | 3.2% |
| Lebanon | $19K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported beeswax and vegetable wax worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 680 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply beeswax and vegetable wax to Turkey?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($744 thousand), followed by China (20%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of beeswax and vegetable wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.17 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $5.35 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of beeswax and vegetable wax to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2023 at $2.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export beeswax and vegetable wax?
Yes. Turkey exported $618 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Azerbaijan and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 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 Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1521.10 (54% of the value) and 1521.90 (46%). 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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