Slack wax imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of slack wax by Turkey reached $43.6 million in 2024 (36.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $70.4 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 | $43.6M | 36.8K t |
| 2023 | $52.5M | 42.9K t |
| 2022 | $70.4M | 50.9K t |
| 2021 | $50.0M | 48.4K t |
| 2020 | $35.5M | 49.7K t |
| 2019 | $26.0M | 29.4K t |
| 2018 | $27.7M | 28.7K t |
| 2017 | $24.9M | 27.3K t |
Where Turkey imports slack wax from
Iran alone supplied 55% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $24.0M | 55% |
| Spain | $5.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 6.5% |
| China | $2.6M | 5.9% |
| Turkmenistan | $2.4M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $998K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $454K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $359K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Slack wax exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $21.2 million of slack wax in 2024 (18.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Brazil (9%), Poland (8%), Spain (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 25%. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+341% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.8M | 8.6% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 8.4% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 7.7% |
| Bulgaria | $1.6M | 7.6% |
| Romania | $1.4M | 6.8% |
| Greece | $895K | 4.2% |
| Colombia | $882K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $818K | 3.9% |
| Ukraine | $810K | 3.8% |
| Hungary | $784K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey slack wax imports (HS 2712.90): 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 2712.90: Paraffin wax: containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of slack wax imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported slack wax worth $43.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 184 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply slack wax to Turkey?
Iran was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($24.0 million), followed by Spain (13%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of slack wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of slack wax to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.9 million in 2017 to $43.6 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2022 at $70.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export slack wax?
Yes. Turkey exported $21.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Poland and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $22.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for slack wax?
The HS code for slack wax is subheading 2712.90. 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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