Slack wax imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of slack wax by Zambia reached $3.7 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 93% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 2.8K t |
Where Zambia imports slack wax from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 59% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 29% |
| India | $291K | 7.8% |
| Namibia | $112K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 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 Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia 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 Zambia?
Zambia imported slack wax worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 93% on 2023.
Which countries supply slack wax to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Egypt (29%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of slack wax per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 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 Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 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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