Petroleum wax imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $10.9 million of petroleum wax in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.7 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 | $10.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 3.2K t |
Where Uganda imports petroleum wax from
Most of the value came from Hungary (43%), China (34%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $4.7M | 43% |
| China | $3.7M | 34% |
| India | $816K | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $693K | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $249K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $191K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $113K | 1% |
| Iran | $112K | 1% |
| Japan | $111K | 1% |
| Thailand | $77K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2712
| 2712.90 | Slack wax | 59% |
| 2712.20 | Synthetic paraffin wax | 38% |
| 2712.10 | Petroleum jelly | 3.6% |
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.
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The shipment records behind Uganda petroleum wax imports (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 imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported petroleum wax worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum wax to Uganda?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (34%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% 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. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum wax to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. The peak was 2023 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum wax?
The HS code for petroleum wax is heading 2712. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 2712.90 (58% of the value) and 2712.20 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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