🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates exports of petroleum wax: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported petroleum wax worth $122.5 million (139.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 145 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of petroleum wax by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $122.5M | 139.7K t |
| 2023 | $125.5M | 129.6K t |
| 2022 | $112.1M | 98.6K t |
| 2021 | $99.6M | 128.3K t |
| 2020 | $68.5M | 116.9K t |
| 2019 | $61.4M | 82.4K t |
| 2018 | $54.4M | 52.9K t |
| 2017 | $28.4M | 37.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports petroleum wax to
The largest buyer markets were India (42%), China (27%), Nigeria (18%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $51.4M | 42% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $32.8M | 27% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $21.6M | 18% |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | $3.7M | 3% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $2.4M | 2% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $2.1M | 1.7% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $1.7M | 1.4% |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | $693K | 0.6% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $688K | 0.6% |
Types of petroleum wax 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 | 77% |
| 2712.10 | Petroleum jelly | 21% |
| 2712.20 | Paraffin wax: containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2712.
Average export price of petroleum wax
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 39% below the world average of $1.44, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also imports petroleum wax
The United Arab Emirates imported $68.3 million of petroleum wax in 2024 (109.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: Uzbekistan accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | $36.7M | 54% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $13.3M | 20% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $9.3M | 14% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.0M | 4.4% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $902K | 1.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $628K | 0.9% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $270K | 0.4% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $255K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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.
Petroleum wax trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of petroleum wax imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported petroleum wax worth $68.3 million in 2024 (109.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import petroleum wax from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Uzbekistan (54%), Egypt (20%), India (14%).
What is the average import price of petroleum wax in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.44 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export petroleum wax?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported petroleum wax worth $122.5 million in 2024, mainly to India, China, Nigeria.
What is the HS code for petroleum wax?
Petroleum wax falls under HS heading 2712 (Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other miner). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading petroleum wax with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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