Synthetic paraffin wax imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $4.1 million of synthetic paraffin wax in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average.
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 | $4.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $210K | 154 t |
Where Uganda imports synthetic paraffin wax from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 82% |
| India | $272K | 6.6% |
| Iran | $112K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $96K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $76K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $58K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $45K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $44K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, close to the world average of $1.41.
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 synthetic paraffin wax imports (HS 2712.20): 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 2712.20: Paraffin wax: containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic paraffin wax imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported synthetic paraffin wax worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic paraffin wax to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by India (7%) and Iran (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic paraffin wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic paraffin wax to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $210 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic paraffin wax?
The HS code for synthetic paraffin wax is subheading 2712.20. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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