Petroleum wax imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $71.8 million of petroleum wax in 2024 (50.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $96.6 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 | $71.8M | 50.3K t |
| 2023 | $77.4M | 55.8K t |
| 2022 | $96.6M | 63.4K t |
| 2021 | $85.3M | 79.5K t |
| 2020 | $53.7M | 61.6K t |
| 2019 | $42.5M | 39.7K t |
| 2018 | $46.9M | 37.9K t |
| 2017 | $50.8M | 51.3K t |
Where Turkey imports petroleum wax from
Most of the value came from Iran (39%), Germany (9%), Spain (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $27.9M | 39% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 9.2% |
| Spain | $6.2M | 8.6% |
| South Africa | $5.6M | 7.8% |
| China | $4.9M | 6.9% |
| Malaysia | $4.1M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 5.2% |
| Turkmenistan | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 2712
| 2712.90 | Paraffin wax: containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured | 61% |
| 2712.20 | Paraffin wax: containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured | 28% |
| 2712.10 | Petroleum jelly | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2712.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 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.
Petroleum wax exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported petroleum wax worth $38.5 million (29.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Nigeria (13%), Spain (9%), Bulgaria (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $4.9M | 13% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 8.7% |
| Bulgaria | $2.6M | 6.7% |
| Romania | $2.0M | 5.1% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 5% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 4.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.8M | 4.7% |
| Morocco | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Ukraine | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| Greece | $1.1M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 Turkey?
Turkey imported petroleum wax worth $71.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 207 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum wax to Turkey?
Iran was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($27.9 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.44 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 petroleum wax to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.8 million in 2017 to $71.8 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $96.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export petroleum wax?
Yes. Turkey exported $38.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Spain and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $33.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum wax?
The HS code for petroleum wax is heading 2712. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2712.90 (61% of the value) and 2712.20 (28%). It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2712 page.
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