Slack wax imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of slack wax by Uganda reached $6.4 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.7 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 | $6.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Uganda imports slack wax from
Hungary alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $4.6M | 72% |
| United Arab Emirates | $598K | 9.4% |
| India | $324K | 5.1% |
| China | $291K | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $249K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $173K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $55K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $33K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $26K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $15K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda imported slack wax worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply slack wax to Uganda?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of slack wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 9% above 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 Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2023 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 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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