🇺🇸 United States imports of beeswax and vegetable wax: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported beeswax and vegetable wax worth $66.0 million (10.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 176 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 22% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of beeswax and vegetable wax by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $54.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $66.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $62.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $53.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $63.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $70.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $67.0M | 10.4K t |
Where the United States imports beeswax and vegetable wax from
Most of the value came from Brazil (41%), China (15%), Vietnam (7%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $27.3M | 41% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $10.2M | 15% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $4.8M | 7.3% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $4.2M | 6.3% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $2.8M | 4.3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.8M | 4.2% |
| 🇹🇬 Togo | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $1.9M | 2.9% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.3M | 2% |
Types of beeswax and vegetable wax under HS 1521
| 1521.10 | Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides): whether or not refined or coloured | 62% |
| 1521.90 | Waxes, other than vegetable, n.e.c. in heading no. 1521: whether or not refined or coloured | 38% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1521.
Average import price of beeswax and vegetable wax
The average declared value was about $6.19 per kg, close to the world average of $5.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports beeswax and vegetable wax
In 2024, the United States exported beeswax and vegetable wax worth $32.0 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 112 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (22%), Belgium (15%), Mexico (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, New Zealand grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $7.2M | 22% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $4.9M | 15% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $3.1M | 9.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.3M | 7.3% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $2.0M | 6.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.6M | 5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $892K | 2.8% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $715K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 1521: Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti; whether or not refined or coloured.
Beeswax and vegetable wax trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of beeswax and vegetable wax imported by the United States?
The United States imported beeswax and vegetable wax worth $66.0 million in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import beeswax and vegetable wax from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Brazil (41%), China (15%), Vietnam (7%).
What is the average import price of beeswax and vegetable wax in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $6.19 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $5.35 per kg.
Does the United States export beeswax and vegetable wax?
Yes. The United States exported beeswax and vegetable wax worth $32.0 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Belgium, Mexico.
What is the HS code for beeswax and vegetable wax?
Beeswax and vegetable wax falls under HS heading 1521 (Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti; whether or not refined or colour). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading beeswax and vegetable wax with the United States?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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